France, Germany, Poland, Britain, and Ukraine issued a statement on the need for a truce
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled a joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine following a meeting in Kyiv on May 10.
This was reported by Zelenskyy on Facebook.
The statement emphasizes the necessity for a complete and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days, as well as the implementation of sanctions against the banking and energy sectors of the Russian Federation should it refuse the truce.
Full text of the statement:
On Saturday, May 10, 2025, the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine met in Kyiv.
They agreed that starting Monday, May 12, a complete and unconditional ceasefire must take place for at least 30 days.
They agreed that an unconditional ceasefire, by definition, cannot be limited by any conditions. Should Russia impose such conditions, it can only be regarded as an attempt to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy.
They emphasize that the ceasefire must be comprehensive: in the air, at sea, and on land.
They stressed that this requires effective monitoring, which can be successfully carried out in close coordination with the United States.
They agreed that the ceasefire should last at least 30 days to create space for diplomacy. During this time, diplomatic efforts should focus on defining the security, political, and humanitarian foundations of peace.
They highly appreciated the fact that the call for a ceasefire and meaningful negotiations is supported by both Europe and the United States.
They emphasized the critical importance of strengthening Ukraine’s Armed Forces and security as the main guarantee of Ukraine’s sovereignty and security. Guarantee forces (contingent) should also become a key component of Ukraine’s security assurances.
They agreed that if Russia refuses a full and unconditional ceasefire, stricter sanctions should be imposed against its banking and energy sectors, specifically targeting fossil fuels, oil, and the shadow fleet.
They agreed to adopt a robust 17th package of EU sanctions and to coordinate it with the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom, Norway, and the United States.
They agreed to continue working on the effective use of frozen Russian assets and to discuss this issue at the next G7 summit.
They declared their readiness to further strengthen Ukraine’s defence, including the Ukrainian army. This should include funding for defence stability and investments in weapons production both in Ukraine and in European countries through joint projects.
10 May 2025 г., 23:46
