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EU Calls for Unconditional Ceasefire in Ukraine

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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has expressed support for a proposal advocating for a complete and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine lasting 30 days. She emphasized that this ceasefire should be implemented without any preconditions to facilitate meaningful peace negotiations. Von der Leyen made these remarks on social media platform X on Saturday.

She further stated that the responsibility now lies with Russia, indicating that the European Union is prepared to maintain significant pressure and impose additional stringent sanctions should the ceasefire be violated. This announcement coincides with the presence of several European leaders in Kyiv, who are working towards establishing a ceasefire agreement.

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The post accurately reflects recent developments regarding calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine, as European leaders, including Ursula von der Leyen, have indeed advocated for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. The emphasis on Russia's responsibility and potential sanctions aligns with the statements from Ukrainian officials and European leaders.

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