The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Norway, and Poland are the European countries that are most actively involved in the ongoing negotiation process. — Ukrinform.

Washington, Kyiv and several of its European allies welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s offer to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican. In recent decades, the Holy See has played a key role in helping resolve a number of international conflicts.

June 15, 2024: Representatives of 92 nations meet in Nidwalden, Switzerland, to discuss Ukraine’s peace plan. Despite the growing number of delegates, a consensus remains elusive. The summit’s final statement is backed by most – although not all – participants.

Russia dismisses a proposed ceasefire negotiated by Ukraine and European powers. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha discusses potential sanctions against Russia with European and U.S. officials.

China called Monday for a “mutually acceptable” peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine and reiterated its support for a political settlement through dialogue, as the international community weighs a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire starting May 12.

Russia-Ukraine: President Trump was expected to speak with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia on Monday morning and push him to accept a cease-fire in Ukraine, a day after Russian forces launched one of their biggest drone bombardments of the war.