Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Russia to confirm an unconditional ceasefire that would begin on Monday, May 12, saying that Ukraine would then be ready for a meeting and negotiations.
Zelensky yesterday received support from major European powers and US President Donald Trump for an unconditional 15-day ceasefire that would begin on Monday. Russian President Vladimir Putin responded today with a proposal for direct talks with Kiev in Turkey, starting on Thursday, May XNUMX.
"It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally started thinking about ending the war. The whole world has been waiting for this for a very long time. The first step towards the real end of any war is a ceasefire," Zelensky wrote on X.
"There is no point in continuing the killing for another day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire – complete, permanent and reliable – starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet."
Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's chief of staff, said on Telegram that a ceasefire must be achieved first, "and only then everything else."
"Russia should not hide its desire to continue the war with vague statements."
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