On May 8, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that "the US calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine, adding that "if the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its partners will impose further sanctions." Then on May 9, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said they had talked with Trump on the phone and supported his call for a ceasefire, with Macron adding that "we are ready to respond firmly, together with all Europeans and in close coordination with the United States" if Russia rejects the proposal.