May 10, 2025 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for a ceasefire in Ukraine to be implemented without pre-conditions, warning that Moscow will face more sanctions if it breaches the truce.
“We support the proposal for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire. It must be implemented without pre-conditions to pave the way for meaningful peace negotiations,” von der Leyen said in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter).
Her comments came as the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland visited Kyiv to show solidarity with Ukraine and increase pressure on Moscow for a ceasefire. The EU chief emphasized that the responsibility now lies with Russia to decide the next steps.
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“The ball is now in Russia’s court. We stand ready to maintain strong pressure on Russia and impose further biting sanctions in the event of a breach of a ceasefire,” she added.
The Kremlin has shown no signs of halting its invasion of Ukraine, despite US President Donald Trump’s calls for a ceasefire. Moscow has warned that there could be no truce unless the West stops supplying arms to Ukraine.
Von der Leyen stressed that the overarching goal is to establish a “just and lasting peace for Ukraine,” which would also be crucial for the security and stability of Europe as a whole.
This article is originally published on: arynews
