Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that if Russia refuses the ceasefire proposal, the United States may impose sanctions. Sybiha emphasized the importance of diplomatic pressure in achieving peace in an interview with RBC-Ukraine.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has been invited to participate in the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting on Monday 17 March. Source: Sybiha on X, as reported by European Pravda Details: Sybiha thanked Kaja Kallas,

The United States drew closer to its G7 allies on Friday, at least momentarily, to back Ukraine's territorial integrity and warn Russia to follow Kyiv in accepting a ceasefire or face possible further sanctions.