The Ukrainian President puts a premium on the face-to-face stuff As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues on the battlefield, global leaders are waging their own campaigns through diplomacy, pressure and strategic maneuvering. Just days ago, leaders from the UK, Germany, France and Poland arrived in Kyiv to urge Vladimir Putin to accept a 30-day, unconditional ceasefire. The message was clear: if Moscow refuses, Western allies will increase sanctions and ramp up military aid to Ukraine.