Ukraine urges global support as Russia ignores ceasefire
The Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, stated that Russia has not responded to the ceasefire proposal since May 12. Ukraine is appealing for international support and sanctions.
What do you need to know?
- Russia ignores the ceasefire: Minister Andrii Sybiha reported that Russia has not responded to the proposal for a complete and lasting ceasefire since May 12.
- Meeting with ministers: During an online meeting with ministers from the UK, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Poland, and the EU, Sybiha discussed the situation on the front line and possible sanctions.
- Call for support: Ukraine is calling for new defense assistance packages and sanctions against the Russian banking and energy sectors.
What are the international reactions to the situation in Ukraine?
During an online meeting with ministers from key European countries, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha emphasized that Russia is completely ignoring the ceasefire proposal since May 12. Sybiha pointed out that the Russians continue to attack Ukrainian positions, demonstrating their aim to prolong the conflict.
"I shared the most up-to-date information about the real frontline situation, which I received directly from the Commander-in-Chief prior to the meeting. Russians are completely ignoring the offer of a full and durable ceasefire starting on May 12. They continue to attack Ukrainian positions all along the frontline. Moscow squanders another opportunity to put an end to the killings. This once again demonstrates that Russia's only goal is to prolong the war." Sybiha wrote on platform X.
What steps does Ukraine plan in response to Russia's actions?
During the meeting with ministers, Sybiha discussed "decisive steps" that can be taken, including sanctions against the Russian banking sector, central bank, and energy sector. "We discussed strong steps that can be taken, including sanctions against Russia's banking, central bank, and energy sectors, combined with new defense assistance packages for Ukraine. Putin must understand the consequences of rejecting peace efforts and continuing the war," Sybiha stated. Ukraine is making every effort to end the war and give diplomacy a chance, but so far there has been no response to the proposal for a meeting between President Zelensky and Putin.
Sybiha expressed gratitude to the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the European Union for their unwavering support and efforts to achieve a just peace. "I am grateful to the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, and the European Union for their unwavering support and tireless efforts to achieve a fair peace," the Foreign Minister stressed.
