Putin’s offer came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland said their proposal for a ceasefire to start on Monday was supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Putin’s offer came in response to Ukraine and its allies urging Moscow to commit to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. The leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland said their proposal for a ceasefire to start on Monday was supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.