Fifty countries and EU call on Russia to cease fire, US does not support statement
Fifty-one UN member states and the European Union issued a joint statement calling on Russia to adhere to Ukraine's March 2025 ceasefire commitment. The call coincides with the UN General Assembly and debates at the Security Council regarding the war in Ukraine. While a broad coalition including Georgia backs the initiative, the United States does not support the statement. Russia responded to the diplomatic pressure with a day-long barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine.
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- ✓ Fifty-one UN member states issued a joint call for Russia to follow Ukraine's March 2025 ceasefire commitment.
- ✓ The European Union joined the call for Russia to cease fire.
- ✓ The United States does not support the joint statement.
- ✓ Georgia joined the pro-Ukraine UN statement.
What changed
Fifty-one UN member states and the EU formally called on Russia to honor Ukraine's March 2025 ceasefire commitment.
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Fifty countries and EU urge Russia to follow Ukraine ceasefire commitment
Fifty-one UN member states and the European Union issued a joint statement calling on Russia to adhere to Ukraine's March 2025 ceasefire commitment. The call coincides with the UN General Assembly and debates at the Security Council regarding the war in Ukraine. While a broad coalition including Georgia backs the initiative, the United States does not support the statement. Russia responded to the diplomatic pressure with a day-long barrage of drones and missiles across Ukraine.
Why it matters
The push for a ceasefire comes as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. Ukraine has expressed readiness for a complete ceasefire, though officials claim Russia is vetoing peace. This diplomatic effort also includes calls for a Black Sea initiative.
What is confirmed
- Fifty-one UN member states issued a joint call for Russia to follow Ukraine's March 2025 ceasefire commitment.
- The European Union joined the call for Russia to cease fire.
- The United States does not support the joint statement.
- Georgia joined the pro-Ukraine UN statement.
Still unconfirmed
- Russia responded to the ceasefire call with a day-long missile and drone barrage on Ukraine.
- Sybiha stated at the UN Security Council that Ukraine is ready for a complete ceasefire but Russia is vetoing peace.
What to watch next
- Russia's formal response to the joint statement
- US explanation for withholding support
- Updates on the Black Sea initiative
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- Kyiv Post — Opinion: Moscow’s Ceasefire Bingo Card – What Might the Kremlin Say to Ukraine’s Unconditional Ceasefire?
- Українська правда — Fifty countries and EU call on Russia to cease fire, US does not support statement
- Ukrinform — Sybiha at UN Security Council: We are ready for complete ceasefire, but Russia is vetoing peace
- UNITED24 Media — 51 Nations Just Called on Russia to Cease Fire. Moscow Answered With a Day-Long Missile and Drone Barrage on Ukraine
- OC Media — Georgia joins pro-Ukraine UN statement as Foreign Minister speaks at Crimea Platform summit
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