Trump demands ‘30-day unconditional cease-fire’ between Russia and Ukraine after Zelensky call
New York PostMAY 10
European Leaders Push Russia for 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire
Above: (L-R) Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv on May 10, 2025. Image copyright: Stefan Rousseau/WPA Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-establishment narrative
The ceasefire is crucial to ending Europe's longest war since World War II and establishing lasting peace. A monitored 30-day pause in fighting would create space for meaningful negotiations, allow Ukraine's economy to begin recovering, and help reunite separated families. The international community stands united in supporting this initiative, highlighting unprecedented Western solidarity.
Establishment-critical narrative
A ceasefire at this moment would unfairly advantage Ukraine by allowing it to mobilize new troops, train personnel, and rest existing forces while continuing to receive Western weapons. Russia remains open to diplomatic solutions but cannot accept conditions undermining its security interests. The West's confrontational approach and threat of sanctions only hinders genuine peace efforts.