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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Sam Jones and agencies

Europe’s leaders react with scepticism to partial Ukraine ceasefire

Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Putin agreed to a partial ceasefire and to stop targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, but declined to commit to Donald Trump’s 30-day full ceasefire plan. Photograph: Mikhail Metzel/AP

European leaders have reacted sceptically to the limited ceasefire in Ukraine agreed by Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, saying it has made it abundantly clear that the Russian president is not serious about seeking a peaceful end to the three-year-old conflict.

During a call with the US president, Putin agreed to a partial ceasefire that would stop his forces targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, but declined to commit to the 30-day full ceasefire plan pitched by Trump last week and agreed to by Ukraine.

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