Ukraine Agrees to Full Immediate Ceasefire, Urges Russia to Follow Suit

Ukraine has agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire with Russia and called on Moscow to do the same, according to a joint statement from 51 UN member states. The statement urges Russia to ensure the safe return of all arbitrarily detained and deported Ukrainian civilians, particularly children, and accuses Moscow of threatening global food security by blocking grain exports. The announcement follows talks between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump, who expressed belief in ending the war, though Russia has not yet signaled readiness for peace negotiations.