Ukrainian War Scene: Leaders from Britain, France, Germany and Poland arrive in Kiev to push for a ceasefire | Europe
Key Events
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This is Emmanuel MacronFirst visit Kyiv It is also the first time he has served as Prime Minister since the summer of 2022 Friedrich MerzHe only took office this week.
Four European leaders visited Keefe's Maidan On Saturday morning, together Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife. Thousands of flags were planted in the central square to remember those killed in the war Russia. The leaders pay tribute and remain silent before meeting with Zelenskyy.
after, Downing Street The five will attend a virtual meeting to introduce the progress of the so-called "air, land, maritime and regenerative forces" to other leaders, the progress plan became part of the peace agreement.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Kyiv. Photo: Evgeniy Maloletka/AP
Macron calls for "direct negotiation" between Ukraine and Russia
French president Emmanuel Macron Call on Saturday Ukraine and Russia If the fire is ceased MoscowAccording to France-Pres (AFP), the three-year invasion.
Macron said in an interview with French news media TF1 and LCI that if Western countries surface, if there is a 30-day truce, we will seek to negotiate between Ukraine and Russia,” he said. Kyiv Meet European Leader.
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Saturday's visit Kyiv It may be more focused on finding common places in the West Ukraine go Donald Trumpas European Leaders try their best to keep the United States present. So far, the Trump administration seems to be better than Moscowbut there are some small signals that indicate mood Washington On Trump and on Trump and Zelenskyy exist Holy See On the sidelines of the pope's funeral.
Even the vice president JD VanceCriticized Moscow's position in recent days. "Russians are asking for certain requirements, a set of concessions to end the conflict. We think they are asking for too much," he said earlier this week.
Trump was asked by reporters Oval Office If he has news Putin Friday, after US Embassy An air strike warning was issued. He said: “I have a message to both sides: Let the war end.
Leaders from Britain, France, Germany and Poland arrive in Kiev to push for a 30-day ceasefire
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Keir Starmer,,,,, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz Arrive in Kyiv on Saturday morning by the same train Donald Tusk Travel by a separate train. Four leaders meet in Polish city rzeszow Friday night before departure. They will meet with the Ukrainian president on Saturday Volodymyr Zelenskyy To support Ukraine, Downing Street said in a statement issued later Friday.
"The leaders of our France, Germany, Poland will be united with Ukraine against Russia's barbaric and illegal full-scale invasion," the four leaders said in a joint statement.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz boarded the train to Kiev. Photo: Ludovic Marin/AP
Meanwhile, Tusk said, anyone who participated in the military parade Moscow To commemorate the end of World War II, Slovakia Prime Minister Robert I'm Become the only one EU Leaders participate.
"I try not to comment on the decisions and behavior of national leaders, especially those of our communities," Tusk said in a press conference.
"But there is no doubt that the victory parade in Moscow and applauding Putin's president...has shame for everyone there."
Here is a brief summary of other key developments:
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he hopes Putin and Zelenskyy “to end the war”In Ukraine, he pushed for a 30-day ceasefire. Trump set out for Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Monday, and was asked about his message to Putin after the U.S. embassy issued a warning for "potentially important" air strikes in Kiev in the coming days. "I have a message for both sides: end this war," Trump said of Ukraine and Russia. "Let this stupid war end."
Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday. The Ministry of Defense said the attack occurred during a three-day ceasefire from May 8 to 10, and Russia unilaterally declared the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany in World War II. Ukraine called the ceasefire a "farce" and recorded many armed conflicts on Friday.
Ukrainian authorities claim to have destroyed Hungarian spy rings operated on its territoryIt is claimed that Budapest is collecting sensitive military data on the one hand to understand possible invasion of the country's western region in the future.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says North Korea's participation in Russia-Ukraine war is justifiedState media KCNA reported on Saturday that it was calling it a defense of the sovereign rights of the "brother state." Kim also said that if the United States insists on opposing Russia's military provocation, Pyongyang will not hesitate to authorize the use of military power.