Global Leaders Press for Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire Amid Ongoing Clashes

Efforts to secure a 30-day truce face challenges as Russia sets conditions and fighting intensifies in the Kursk region.

The U.S. and Ukraine have proposed a 30-day ceasefire, but Russia has tied its approval to specific conditions, including Ukrainian troop withdrawals.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for economic pressure on Russia and convened a virtual summit with global leaders to discuss support for peace efforts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Ukrainian forces in Kursk are encircled, offering them the choice to surrender or face destruction, though Ukraine denies this encirclement.
The G7 nations have expressed cautious optimism about peace talks but stress the need for robust security guarantees to prevent further aggression.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky advocates for U.S. satellite and intelligence support to monitor any agreed ceasefire, while accusing Russia of delaying tactics.