In a phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected US President Donald Trump’s demands for a broader ceasefire with Ukraine. Instead, Putin committed to limiting attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and demanded a halt to the flow of weapons and intelligence to Kyiv.
The UK Foreign Secretary has revealed that Britain and the EU are discussing accelerating arms shipments to Ukraine ahead of a potential full ceasefire. However, US officials have told the EU that the bloc’s involvement in any Ukraine peace agreement is likely due to Russia’s desire for relief from sanctions imposed by the EU as part of a deal.
As tensions persist, the EU is focusing on bolstering its own defense capabilities with leaders set to gather tomorrow at a summit in Brussels.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-03-19/europe-watches-as-putin-rebuffs-trump-ceasefire-push