Ukraine Allies Threaten Sanctions Unless Russia Accepts 30-Day Ceasefire

European leaders including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, alongside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have jointly called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday. This proposal, backed by the United States and communicated in a 'warm' 20-minute call with President Donald Trump, carries the threat of coordinated 'massive' sanctions on Russia if violated. The leaders emphasized unity and readiness to negotiate peace terms during the ceasefire, while Trump reiterated his willingness to assist in securing a lasting peace. Despite these efforts, Putin has rejected the ceasefire proposal, with Kremlin officials dismissing the ultimatum. The coalition of willing nations, including about 20 countries, is prepared to impose further sanctions targeting Russia's energy and banking sectors to pressure Moscow. This diplomatic push represents the strongest unified stance yet from Ukraine's allies seeking to halt the conflict and demonstrates increasing Western impatience with Russia's refusal to engage in peace talks.