In a historic first, the leaders of France, Germany, Britain, and Poland are set to visit Kyiv this Saturday, April 29, 2025, to express their solidarity with Ukraine amidst ongoing hostilities from Russia. The trip highlights a collective European commitment to peace negotiations and aims to bolster calls for a proposed 30-day cease-fire in the ongoing conflict.
European Leaders Unite in Kyiv to Promote Cease-Fire in Ukraine Conflict
European Leaders Unite in Kyiv to Promote Cease-Fire in Ukraine Conflict
A groundbreaking visit from four European leaders aims to show unity in supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
The visit, which marks the first joint appearance of major European leaders in Ukraine, will feature discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This joint mission of support comes just one day after Russian President Vladimir Putin commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany with a military parade in Moscow, attended by leaders from other nations.
In preparation for the visit, the four leaders reiterated their alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for a 30-day cease-fire, a proposal Ukraine has welcomed while Russia remains resistant, demanding preconditions for dialogue. In a collaborative statement released on Friday, they urged Moscow to cease its obstructionist approach, emphasizing that a temporary truce is essential to facilitate meaningful discussions aimed at achieving a lasting peace.
In preparation for the visit, the four leaders reiterated their alignment with U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for a 30-day cease-fire, a proposal Ukraine has welcomed while Russia remains resistant, demanding preconditions for dialogue. In a collaborative statement released on Friday, they urged Moscow to cease its obstructionist approach, emphasizing that a temporary truce is essential to facilitate meaningful discussions aimed at achieving a lasting peace.
