EU and US Threaten Russia with Coordinated Action Over Ukraine Ceasefire

Kallas and Rutte Issue Joint Statement on Russia, Threatening Coordinated Action Europe and the United States are prepared to take decisive action against Russia if it does not agree to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, according to a joint statement released by Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on May 20, 2025. The statement, delivered during a press conference, emphasized the coordinated nature of the response, involving at least 27 countries. "We have a statement from 27 countries that if Russia doesn't agree, we will exert greater pressure," Kallas stated. The statement alluded to previous warnings issued over the preceding 60 days, indicating a growing impatience with Russia's actions. Rutte added, "We hope for a result as soon as possible, but in real life, this is not always possible because it's a complex conflict." The statement signals a potential escalation of international pressure on Russia and underscores the gravity of the ongoing situation.