President Trump and European leaders are demanding Russian President Vladimir Putin agree to a 30-day cease-fire starting Monday.

Senior European officials are negotiating with Donald Trump's administration to conclude an agreement on a 30-day cease-fire on Ukraine, which involves the introduction of new sanctions against Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to it.

The EU claims to be involved in peace efforts despite not sitting at the negotiating table and threatens further sanctions if the Kremlin does not accede to demands for a ceasefire

The UK, France, Germany, and Poland had jointly demanded an immediate, unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, warning of harsher sanctions and expanded military aid if Russia failed to comply.

The USA and European allies have almost agreed on a final proposal for a 30-day cease-fire in Ukraine. If Moscow refuses the proposal, the joint imposition of new sanctions is envisaged. This is reported by Reuters (translation - "Unian") with reference to a source in the French diplomatic institution.

Ukraine and its European allies called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face a new wave of sanctions.