France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine
France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine
Such a truce would determine whether Putin is ‘acting in good faith’, French foreign minister says
Summary
France has proposed a one-month partial truce in Ukraine, focusing on air, sea, and energy infrastructure to test Russia’s willingness for peace talks.
President Macron and Foreign Minister Barrot emphasized growing war risks in Europe, while the UK has not confirmed the plan. European leaders met in London to draft a Ukraine peace proposal for the U.S., amid uncertainty over Trump’s stance.
The Kremlin dismissed the summit’s results, and EU leaders are pushing for increased defense spending.
Hungary and Slovakia may oppose Ukraine aid and defense funding at an upcoming EU summit.
