Ukraine claims it's ready for 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine is ready to declare a 30-day 'full unconditional ceasefire' in the conflict with Russia beginning Monday, Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga has said, adding that US President Donald Trump is being kept in the loop regarding ongoing peace efforts.
Moscow has said it is open to discussing a truce, but insists that it should also include a halt in Western weapons deliveries to Ukraine.
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