More than 30 leaders in the coalition of the willing group supporting Ukraine on Tuesday urged Russia to agree to an “unconditional ceasefire”, on the fourth anniversary of Moscow’s invasion.
They called on Moscow to engage in peace talks “in a meaningful way, and to agree to a full, unconditional ceasefire”, according to a statement released by Berlin after the group met virtually.
“The leaders noted the grim toll that Russia has paid for minimal gains on the battlefield, suffering almost half a million casualties last year alone.”
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were among those who joined the virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The leaders offered “their full and sustained support as Ukraine fights for its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and to defend Europe’s freedom,” the statement said.
They “condemned Russia’s relentless appalling assault on Ukrainian cities and civilian infrastructure, and the dire humanitarian consequences during the bitter winter months,” it said.
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