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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed direct talks with Kyiv on 15 May, hours after European leaders threatened strong sanctions if Russia refused to agree to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Kyiv described the proposal as a positive sign but French President Emmanuel Macron said it wasn't enough.

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Ukraine’s foreign minister said ‘Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days’.

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Ukraine and its European allies have agreed to call on Russia to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire as of Monday, following talks in Kyiv between President Volodymyr Zelensky and four European leaders.

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

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The Kremlin says it will consider a 30-day truce, but within its own position.

European leaders, in coordination with Donald Trump, are proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire starting 12 May