European leaders demand unconditional Ukraine ceasefire by Russia

European leaders are demanding an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine to prevent escalation and pressure President Putin into holding peace talks. The call came during a phone conversation with the U.S. before their joint visit, emphasizing an end to all hostilities and rejecting Russia’s conditions. They’re prepared to escalate sanctions if Moscow doesn’t comply. Meanwhile, Kyiv has agreed to the ceasefire but Moscow continues to impose border restrictions, drawing criticism from leaders like Dmitry Medvedev for labeling the recent Russian declaration absurd.