On May 10, Head of State Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of 4 European countries – Germany, France, Poland, and Britain – held telephone talks with US President Donald Trump.
Points of attention
- French and German leaders, among others, emphasized the need for Moscow to comply with ceasefire requests, threatening strong sanctions if necessary.
- The recent diplomatic exchanges highlight ongoing international efforts to address the conflict in Ukraine and promote stability in the region through dialogue and negotiation.
What is known about Zelensky's new conversation with Trump
The first details were shared by the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiga.
According to him, on May 10, five leaders — Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, Donald Tusk and Keir Starmer — had a productive telephone conversation with Trump regarding peace efforts.
What is important to understand is that this happened after the meeting of the "coalition of the determined" in Kyiv.
Ukraine and all allies are ready for a complete unconditional ceasefire on land, in the air and at sea for at least 30 days, starting on Monday.
The Ukrainian diplomat emphasized that if dictator Putin agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a long-term cessation of hostilities and confidence-building measures can pave the way for peace talks.
As mentioned earlier, Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk called on Moscow for a 30-day ceasefire on the eve of their arrival in Ukraine.
Moreover, the French and German leaders publicly threatened Russia with strong sanctions.
