EU Leaders, Including David Lammy and Kaja Kallas, Urge Putin to Agree on 30-Day Cease-Fire in Ukraine Conflict
Published on 5.21.25
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has sparked a complex web of international relations, with various countries weighing in on the issue. In response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, European leaders have called for a 30-day cease-fire, urging President Putin to agree.
UK Foreign Minister David Lammy and EU Foreign Affairs chief Kaja Kallas have been at the forefront of these efforts, with the two sides reaching a security and defence pact that establishes formal cooperation on issues such as hybrid warfare and cybersecurity. However, the agreement has not yet led to any significant breakthroughs in resolving the conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has been critical of proposed sanctions, suggesting that Moscow is not taking the ultimatum seriously. This stance has left European leaders considering additional measures, with EU officials warning that failure to impose impactful sanctions could undermine credibility.
The UK's decision to rejoin the EU's single electricity market and align with EU regulations under European Court of Justice oversight may also have implications for international relations in this context.