Russia and Ukraine trade overnight aerial attacks after Putin sets out conditions for ceasefire

Emmanuel Macronfrench President

This is a moment of truth because if Russia does not sincerely commit to peace, President Trump will toughen sanctions and retaliation, and so that will completely change the dynamic,

Macron said in a interview Friday with French regional papers that was posted late Saturday

Russia must respond clearly and the pressure must be clear, in conjunction with the United States, to obtain this ceasefire,

he added

Emmanuel Macronfrench President

Several European countries, and indeed non-European ones, have expressed their willingness to join

said Macron

To be credible, it needs US support. But Britain and our allies recognise that the bulk of the contribution must come from Europeans.”

Referring to the security guarantee that these nations plan to offer, Lammy added

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

I think the delaying of the process is exactly because of what I said. They want to improve their situation on the battlefield,

Zelenskyy told a group of journalists in a briefing at the presidential administration

Today, Putin is the one who doesn’t agree with what [Donald] Trump has proposed,

he said

Our position is that we do not recognise the occupied Ukrainian territories as Russian in any case,

he said

This is a ceasefire for 30 days; it’s not for ever, it’s 30 days, during which all sides have the chance to demonstrate their willingness to end the war,

he said

The United Kingdom and France are playing a strong leadership role and everyone has a clear vision of the situation: Ukraine wants peace and a ceasefire, Russia doesn't,

Stubb said

Putin does not seek a truce, ceasefire or peace. His fundamental goal, namely the destruction of Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, has not changed at all,

Stubb said

We hope we can continue the pressure from the West to force Russia to cease fire,

he added

Keir Starmerprime Minister

We will build up Ukraine’s own defences and armed forces and be ready to deploy as a ‘coalition of the willing’ in the event of a peace deal to help secure Ukraine on the land, at sea and in the sky,

Starmer said on Saturday after a virtual meeting with 25 European Union and other world leaders as well as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Keir Starmerprime Minister

We agreed military planners would convene again in the UK this week to progress practical plans for how our militaries can support Ukraine’s future security,

Starmer added

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

The contingent must be stationed on Ukrainian soil,

Zelenskyy said on social media

The damage is significant. Energy workers are already working on the ground. We are doing everything possible to restore power to homes as soon as possible,

the energy firm said

Volodymyr Zelenskyypresident

The operation of our forces in the designated areas of the Kursk region continues,

Zelenskyy said

Sooner or later, Putin will have to come to the table

Sir Keir warned

There are different capabilities from different countries, but those are the operational discussions that are going on in relation to what this coalition of the willing will be able to provide.”

He said

We reiterate our support to Ukraine’s agreement to a ceasefire. Now Russia has to show that it is willing to support a ceasefire leading to a just and lasting peace. In the meantime, we will support strengthening Ukraine and its armed forces following our ‘porcupine strategy’.”

Von der Leyen posted on X following the call

Now is the time to engage in discussion on a mechanism to manage and monitor a full ceasefire,

the prime minister added