Following her phone call with Volodimir Zelenski, European Commission President Ursula von der Laien, said it was time to intensify the pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire.

In detail in her post she stated:

‘I just closed the phone with Zelenski. We are closely tuing for the next steps. Europe has just approved the 17th strict sanctions package. An 18th package is prepared with further strict sanctions. It’s time to intensify the pressure on Russia to achieve a ceasefire of fire“

For his part, Volodimir Zelenski for his phone call to Ursula von der Laien said that “it is important to impose strict restrictions on Russia’s tanker fleet, which serves to finance murder”.

In detail his post:

‘I thanked the President of the European Commission and the entire EU for the 17th sanctions package. It’s a step in the right direction. It is important to impose strict restrictions on Russia’s tanker fleet, which is serving to finance murder, as well as in all the plans used by Russia to strengthen its military industry. The greater the pressure on Russia, the more motives Moscow will have to move towards a real peace. Ursula and I also discussed preparations for the 18th EU sanctions package. Russian oil, energy trade infrastructure, banks and financial plans – these are the areas that harm Russia more and therefore contribute more to peace. Thanks to all those who support stricter sanctions and make strong decisions. We also discussed in detail yesterday’s conversation with President Trump and our joint diplomatic work with the partners. Europe must be in agreement and we coordinate every step as close as possible“

Recall that message to Donald Trump sent by Vladimir Putin During their marathon communication that began at 5pm and ended shortly before 8pm. A truce with Ukraine is possible as soon as relevant agreements are reached, Putin said. The Russian president spoke of “honest and meaningful communication”, however.

“Russia supports the cessation of hostilities, but it is necessary to develop the most effective ways to peace” The president of Russia underlined.

“Russia and Ukraine will start negotiations immediately,” Donald Trump told Truth Social after talking with Putin.

Putin thanked Donald Trump for his support for the reopening of direct negotiations between Moscow and Kiev, denied the truce, once again, citing the ‘Basic causes’ of the war in Ukraine by Russia.

During the conversation, Trump expressed his position For a ceasefire of the firesaid Putin.

Trump noted that Russia is in favor of a peaceful resolution of the crisis in Ukraine, Putin said.

“The contacts between the participants in the conversations of Constantinople have begun, which gives reasons to believe that in We are generally on the right track » The Russian president noted.

Putin spoke of a constructive discussion.

The Russian Federation is ready to work with Kiev on a memorandum for a future peace treaty, the Russian president said. Putin emphasized that Russia and Ukraine must agree on ‘Compromises that satisfy both sides’ before any ceasefire is reached.

Kremlin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Usakov, clarified the details of Putin’s conversation with Trump.