Key Impact Points:
- Weimar+ nations pledged increased military, political, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- The group warned of new sanctions unless Moscow agrees to an unconditional ceasefire.
- Russian assets frozen in Europe—worth $300 billion—will remain inaccessible until reparations are paid.
Weimar+ Urges Immediate Ceasefire, Rejects Russia’s Conditions
The Weimar+ alliance—including France, Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, Britain, and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas—announced on March 31 it will increase support to Ukraine while evaluating tougher sanctions on Russia, Reuters reported.
The ministers urged Moscow to accept an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire on equal terms and with full implementation.”
Moscow has rejected a 30-day ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Ukraine on March 11 in Jeddah, demanding concessions that would weaken Ukraine’s defense, including halting foreign military aid.
Russian Attacks Continue Despite Partial Truce
Though Washington helped broker a partial truce in March, Russian strikes hit Kherson’s energy infrastructure on March 27—violating Russia’s own claim of a moratorium on such attacks since March 18.
Ukraine Aid to Intensify, Security Guarantees a Must
The Weimar+ countries pledged to ramp up all forms of aid to ensure Ukraine has “the best possible position to achieve a just and lasting peace.”
They also insisted that any peace settlement must provide “reliable security guarantees for Ukraine,” and affirmed their readiness to “play a leading role in this regard.”
The group rejected any agreement that would limit Ukraine’s defense industry or restrict allied military presence on Ukrainian soil.
Western Alliance Pushes for Accountability and Reparations
Marking the third anniversary of Ukraine’s recapture of Bucha, the group renewed calls to hold Russia accountable for war crimes and supported creating a special tribunal within the Council of Europe.
They stated that Russian assets frozen in the West should remain blocked “until Moscow ends the war and pays reparations for the destruction it has caused.”
Roughly $300 billion in Russian assets were frozen after the February 2022 invasion, with two-thirds located in Europe. While Kyiv has benefited from interest on these funds, it continues to call for full confiscation to support its defense and reconstruction.
Weimar+ Formed to Counter US-Russia Bilateral Talks
The Weimar+ alliance, launched in February 2025, expanded the original Weimar Triangle to include broader European voices in response to shifting U.S. policy under President Donald Trump.
Trump’s direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin—excluding Europe—prompted the alliance’s creation.
Trump had claimed on Feb. 24 that Putin would accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine. However, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly rejected the proposal.
