Russia, Ukraine and ceasefire

US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept Ukraine ceasefire
The United States drew closer to its G7 allies on Friday, overcoming differences, at least momentarily, to back Ukraine's territorial integrity and warn Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.
How not to end a war: 3 lessons from the last time Ukraine and Russia agreed a ceasefire deal
The last time Ukraine signed a peace accord with Russia, 10 years ago, it brought only sporadic violence, mounting distrust, and eventually full-scale war. Here’s what we can learn from that history.
Ukraine agrees to temporary ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire with Russia on Tuesday, U.S. negotiators announced from Saudi Arabia. Russia has not agreed to the deal yet.
G7 ministers unite to back Ukraine and warn Russia of sanctions
Foreign ministers from the G7 nations reached a deal on a joint statement aimed at showing unity on Friday that backed Ukraine's territorial integrity and warned Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.
Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says Russia 'for it' but has concerns
President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday morning for discussions on a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Rubio 'cautiously optimistic' about potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is reason to be "cautiously optimistic" about a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking from Canada following a meeting with G7 allies, Rubio said he realizes the situation is complex and a lot of work still needs to be done to reach an agreement.
Russia Responds to Ukraine-US Ceasefire Agreement
The Kremlin has said it does not want to get ahead of itself after Ukraine announced it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
Ukraine willing to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia as U.S. lifts freeze on aid and intelligence
Ukraine said it would accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
G7 Warn Russia of New Sanctions if No Ceasefire Agreed
G7 nations emphasised on Friday the need for robust "security arrangements" to ensure a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, warning Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing a ceasefire or face further sanctions,
G7 urges Russia to accept ceasefire or face further sanctions
We called for Russia to reciprocate by agreeing to a ceasefire on equal terms and implementing it fully,” the diplomats said in a joint statement from the talks in Canada. “We discussed imposing further costs on Russia in case such a ceasefire is not agreed,
G7 warns Russia of sanctions if it refuses to cease fire – Reuters
G7 countries warn Russia that new sanctions may be imposed if Moscow refuses to agree to a ceasefire, according to Reuters and The Guardian. The G7 statement still requires approval from foreign ministers at a meeting before the negotiations conclude.
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