"We must seize this opportunity to move forward on the path to peace,” he said.

The three-day cease-fire, announced unilaterally by Moscow to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in.

The rescued migrants have been transferred to the nearby island of Leros for further assistance and processing.

“There are no plans for them to all of a sudden draw down their presence here in Europe,” Rutte said.

Military aid shipments to Ukraine stopped early Tuesday morning.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with several people lying on the ground as emergency responders attempted to resuscitate at least.