Summary
Major European powers, alongside US President Donald Trump, have announced an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, set to begin on May 12, threatening Russia with “massive” new sanctions if not accepted. Despite the announcement, the Kremlin responded cautiously, emphasizing the need for dialogue and suggesting conditions related to foreign military assistance for Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy confirmed the ceasefire agreement, asserting that terms for a peace deal would be negotiated during this period, although he expressed skepticism about its enforcement.