France and UK Yet to Reach Agreement on Ukraine Ceasefire Plan, UK Official Says

France and the United Kingdom have not yet reached an agreement on a plan for a partial cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. UK Deputy Defense Minister Luke Pollard stated this in an interview with Times Radio, as reported by Barron’s, on March 3.

“No agreement has been made on what a truce looks like. But we are working together with France and our European allies to look at what is the path to how… we create a lasting and durable peace in Ukraine,” Pollard said.

An anonymous UK government official also denied the existence of any formal deal, according to Barron’s.

“There are various options on the table that require further discussions with the U.S. and European partners, but a one-month ceasefire has not been agreed upon,” the source added.

Earlier, French President Emmanuel Macron revealed that France and the UK had proposed a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine covering air, sea, and energy infrastructure. His comments came after a meeting of world leaders in London on March 2. The proposal, which does not extend to ground combat, was reportedly put forward to both Kyiv and Moscow, according to Le Figaro on March 2.

Following the “Securing Our Future” Summit in London on March 2, a preliminary agreement was reportedly reached that the first level of security guarantees for Ukraine should involve support for and strengthening of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Additional security guarantees will be developed in collaboration with the United States.