“ We are ready to support the peace talks as soon as possible ” – according to the leaders in a joint declarationPosted at 07:04 British Summer Time
Image source, ReutersIn a joint statement published before their arrival, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Mertz and Donald Tusk declared that they “would remain in kyiv in solidarity with Ukraine”.
The declaration adds that they call for a complete and unconditional ceasefire of 30 days, proposed for the first time by the United States in March, which, according to them, will allow talks to take place for lasting peace.
“We are ready to support the peace talks as soon as possible, to discuss the technical implementation of the ceasefire and to prepare for a complete peace agreement,” said the leaders, adding that they “will resume pressure” on Russia until he accepts a lasting cease-fire.
Later in the day, they should organize a virtual meeting with other leaders. They will provide an update on progress towards what is called “international reinsurance force”, that the number 10 said could “regenerate” the armed forces of Ukraine after a possible peace agreement.
