Ukraine’s allies have promised a record €21bn ($24bn) in additional military support for Kyiv.
They also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet and delaying US-led negotiations over a ceasefire deal.
According to the Guardian UK, the British defence secretary, John Healey, speaking at a meeting of the Ukraine defence said, “Putin said he wanted peace but he rejected a full ceasefire.
“His forces continue to fire on Ukraine, military and civilian targets alike.”;
The UK and Germany jointly convened Friday’s meeting in Ramstein, which was attended by more than 40 countries but not the US, with Trump’s defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, joining by video instead.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian legislators are on the verge of extending the martial law again before it expires on 9 May.
The parliamentary speaker, Ruslan Stefanchuk has said, even as the US and Russia pressure Kyiv to hold a new vote.
Stefanchuk underlined the legal and practical implausibility of holding free and fair elections in a country that is part-occupied and still under constant attack, while stressing Ukraine’s commitment to democratic elections.
