KYIV — European leaders on Saturday upped the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine without any conditions attached, warning that Western allies would impose further sanctions on Moscow and ramp up military support for Kyiv if Moscow does not comply.Crucially, U.S. President Donald Trump backs the European demands and is also willing to contribute to the implementation and surveillance of a potential ceasefire — at least that's what the European side says....During the three-hour discussion between the leaders in Zelenskyy's Mariinsky Palace, Macron had taken the initiative to call Trump on his mobile phone and brief him together with the other leaders on the discussions.Trump picked up the call, even though it was still before 7 a.m. in Washington, and agreed to support the European demands, according to two officials with knowledge of the matter.
Putin had his chance at a deal with Trump in the middle. He blew it. Trump is unlikely to hold much back.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the sons of God."
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