As we wrote on Theme, a gathering of a delegation of European leaders, including Donald Tusk, was held in Kiev on 10 May. Together with Volodymyr Zelenski, they spoke by telephone to the president of the United States, Donald Trump. 1 of the main topics was the anticipation of announcing a 30-day truce between Russia and Ukraine.
Shortly thereafter, the Ukrainian leader confirmed his readiness to suspend arms, which would start on Monday, May 12. Vladimir Putin spoke shortly later, proposing that representatives of Russia and Ukraine meet on 15 May in Istanbul.
Donald Tusk on ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
Commented on the X Donald Tusk. "In consequence to our appeal, the Russians proposed to launch peace talks on May 15. However, the planet is waiting for a clear decision about an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine is ready. No more victims!" – wrote the Polish Prime Minister in English.
He's been working on Emmanuel Macron. "In Kiev, together with president Trump, we presented a clear proposal: unconditional 30-day ceasefire, starting on Monday. president Zelenski committed to this without any conditions. We are now looking forward to an equally clear consequence from Russia," the president of France pointed out.
As he stressed, "there can be no negotiations as long as they speak" and "there can be no dialog if civilians are bombed at the same time". "The ceasefire is needed now so that talks can begin. For peace," he wrote.
Donald Trump announced on his platform fact Social that "a large week is coming". "A possibly large day for Russia and Ukraine!. Think of the hundreds of thousands of lives that will be saved erstwhile this endless 'blood bath' hopefully ends... I will proceed to work with both parties to make certain that happens," he added.
