Western officials rallied behind Kyiv’s ceasefire proposal, urging Moscow to accept an immediate and unconditional halt to hostilities and show whether it is serious about peace.
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Zelensky had “once again demonstrated” Ukraine’s readiness for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations, calling on Russia to accept the proposal and begin the truce “already tonight.”
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Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said Sweden “fully supports” Zelensky’s proposal starting at midnight and called on Russia to “show that it is serious about ending the war.”
Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot said Ukraine was choosing peace “not for two days, not for a parade,” but as a genuine offer to stop the killing. He called Russia’s limited May 8-9 truce “a PR exercise,” adding: “Now it’s Russia’s turn.”
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen also backed the ceasefire, urging Russia to respect it, stop the killing and use the opportunity to return to negotiations.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said Zelensky’s announcement of an unconditional ceasefire reflected “a genuine commitment to peace,” calling on Russia to halt its attacks and take steps toward ending the war.
Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže accused Russia of launching missiles and drones at Ukraine while “pretending” to offer a ceasefire for a propaganda event, saying: “Actions, not words, matter.”
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