Ukraine insists on a long-term ceasefire, not short pauses.
President Vladimir Zelensky instructed Ukrainian representatives to contact the team of Donald Trump to clarify the details of the Russian proposal for the so-called “truce” on May 9.
He said this in social networks, stressing that Ukraine wants to clearly understand what exactly the Russian Federation offers informs the PromPolitInform. portal.
“Let’s find out what exactly we are talking about: a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow or something more,” the president said.
Zelensky stressed that Ukraine is ready for negotiations and is working on diplomatic solutions to end the war, but stands for real and lasting peace.
Our proposal is to cease fire long-term, to guarantee reliable security for people and long-term peace. Ukraine is ready to work for this in any decent and effective format,” he said.
According to the Ukrainian side, the initiative of the Russian Federation may be related to the security of the parade in Moscow.
Putin’s phone call to Trump
On April 29, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that Vladimir Putin called Trump and voiced his readiness to declare a temporary truce during the celebration, and the American president allegedly supported this idea.
Later, Trump, in communication with reporters, told the details of the conversation with Putin. So, with the words of the American leader, Putin was allegedly ready to conclude an agreement even earlier, but “some people” prevented this.
Also in the context of discussing the situation in Iran, Putin told Trump that he would like to be involved in enrichment (referring to Iran’s nuclear program, which the United States is trying to take control of).
“I replied that it was better that he be involved in ending the war with Ukraine,” Trump said.
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