Sat May 10 11:29:44 UTC 2025: ## European Leaders Push for Ukraine Ceasefire in Kyiv Visit
**Kyiv, Ukraine –** European leaders intensified calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine on May 10th, 2025, during a joint visit to Kyiv. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced Ukraine’s readiness for a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting May 12th, echoing a previous US proposal. This comes as a four-nation delegation – including the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, and the United Kingdom – met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. This marked the first time these four leaders had jointly visited Ukraine, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz making his inaugural trip.
The visit coincided with the end of a Russian-declared three-day ceasefire, which Ukraine claims was repeatedly violated. The European leaders issued a joint statement supporting a 30-day ceasefire, urging Russia to agree to peace talks. Despite the ceasefire proposal, Russia continued attacks along the frontline, resulting in civilian casualties. Reports indicated shelling in the Sumy region killed three and wounded four, while a drone strike in Kherson claimed another life.
French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the visit as a “historic moment” for European defense and security, signifying a new era of greater European independence. The leaders also held a virtual meeting with Zelenskyy to discuss a future “coalition of the willing” to support Ukraine’s armed forces post-peace agreement. This coalition could potentially involve deploying troops to help enforce any peace deal with Russia. The push for a ceasefire comes amidst ongoing tensions regarding previous proposals and the ongoing conflict.
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