Ceasefire Term Less Crucial, Stopping Killing Essential Says EU Chief

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the need to prioritize efforts to halt violence over the terminology of 'ceasefire.' She urged for a trilateral meeting involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia to address the ongoing conflict and achieve a cessation of hostilities.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized on Sunday the importance of halting violence over focusing on the terminology of a "ceasefire."

Von der Leyen stated, "It matters what's the effect. And the effect must be to stop the killing."

She underscored the urgency of convening a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Ukraine, the United States, and Russia to tackle the ongoing conflict.