European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday backed a proposed unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the Russian war in Ukraine and said that the EU was ready to impose more sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire is breached.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire must be implemented without any preconditions, warning that failure to comply will result in stricter sanctions against Russia.

Ukraine and its allies have proposed a full, unconditional 30-day ceasefire with Russia starting Monday, as EU leaders urge Moscow to engage in peace talks and warn of further sanctions if violated