51 U.N. States Back Ukraine Call for Immediate Ceasefire
A joint statement from 51 nations urges Russia to stop aggression and allow grain exports.
Key points
- 51 U.N. member states signed a joint statement urging Russia to accept a full ceasefire.
- The statement calls for the return of detained Ukrainians and safe grain exports.
- Ukraine plans to use September and October to revive diplomatic talks for peace.
Ukraine urged Russia to accept a full, unconditional ceasefire on September 23. The call was backed by a joint statement signed by 51 U.N. member states.
The document was published on the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry’s Telegram channel. It calls for the safe return of all detained or deported Ukrainian civilians.
Coalition demands end to aggression
The signatories stated that Russia is blocking Ukrainian grain exports. According to the statement, this action puts global food security at risk.
The group also supported freedom of navigation in the Black Sea. They demanded that Russia engage meaningfully in negotiations for a lasting peace.
Diplomatic efforts target October talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Axios that September and October are key months. He aims to revive the diplomatic process to end the war.
U.S. special envoys met with Russian and Ukrainian leaders in early September. Trump spoke with Putin on September 8 but did not call Zelenskyy.
Signatories exclude the United States
Most European countries signed the joint statement, according to Interfax-Ukraine. Australia, Canada, Japan, and South Korea were also among the signatories.
The United States is not listed among the 51 signatories. The New Voice of Ukraine reported the full text of the statement.
