Maltese Leaders Welcome Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement

Maltese political leaders took to social media to welcome the 30 day ceasefire agreement proposed by the US and accepted by Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated he would present the proposal to Russia, emphasising that the decision now lay with Moscow, which has yet to respond publicly.

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said that this is an important step towards peace.

‘The ball is in Russia’s court’, she continued. ‘Europe will continue to do its part so that this war ends and leads to real, just and lasting peace.’

On his part, Prime Minister Robert Abela said that he is convinced that peace is achieved through diplomacy. ‘This is Malta’s position, a strong advocate for peace. We hope for a permanent ceasefire’.

Opposition leader Bernard Grech also welcomed the agreement. ‘It is now up to Russia to do its part and bring an end to this war, ensuring lasting piece.’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the ceasefire proposal as a “positive” step and urged the US to persuade Russia to agree.

The discussions in Jeddah marked the first formal meeting between Ukraine and the US since the heated confrontation between Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in Washington on 28 February.

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