European Leaders Unite to Back Trump's Ukraine Ceasefire Call

European leaders aligned with the U.S. president's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The leaders supported Trump's insistence on halting combat along the current battle lines for negotiations. Plans for further talks and economic measures against Russia were also announced, amid ongoing debates over territorial demands.

In a significant diplomatic move, European leaders have aligned themselves with U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The joint statement was issued by leaders from Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union, marking a unified stand on freezing the fighting along present battle lines.

This ceasefire proposal emerged following a White House meeting between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Russian demands for more territory have stalled previous negotiations, but Ukraine and its allies hope for direct talks to commence upon cessation of hostilities.

The coalition of the willing, spearheaded by France and Britain in February, continues to define military support plans for Ukraine. In tandem, economic measures targeting Russia intend to exhaust its defense industry until President Putin consents to peace. The European leaders' summit slated for this week aims to take these plans forward.

(With inputs from agencies.)