Kyiv [Ukraine], April 30 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday sought clarification on Russia’s proposal for a short-term ceasefire.
Referring to a recent telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine is seeking a longer and more sustainable ceasefire.
In a post on X, Zelenskyy said he had instructed Ukrainian representatives to contact the U.S. President’s team to obtain details of the proposal.
“I have instructed our representatives to contact the team of the President of the United States and clarify the details of Russia’s proposal for a short-term ceasefire. Ukraine seeks peace and is doing the necessary diplomatic work to bring this war to a real end. We will clarify what exactly this is about—a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more. Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready to work toward this in any dignified and effective format,” he said.
Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation on April 29.
Trump has hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following his discussion with Putin, while maintaining a firm stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions. His remarks suggest that Russia may be open to a deal under certain conditions, as the U.S. administration continues to leverage its military and diplomatic influence in shaping global security dynamics.
Trump stated that Putin “suggested a little bit of a ceasefire” and indicated that an official announcement from Moscow could be imminent. He added that he believed Putin “was ready to make a deal a while ago,” but said that outside influences had previously made it difficult for the Russian leader to move forward with negotiations. (ANI)
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