President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed that Ukraine expects a full and lasting ceasefire from Russia beginning 12 Could, and declared that he’ll personally look forward to Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin in Türkiye on 15 Could for potential peace talks.

Supply: Zelenskyy on X(Twitter)

Quote: "We await a full and lasting ceasefire, ranging from tomorrow, to supply the required foundation for diplomacy. There is no such thing as a level in prolonging the killings.

And I will probably be ready for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians won’t search for excuses."

Background:

• Following the summit on 10 Could, the coalition of the prepared demanded that Russia comply with an unconditional ceasefire for 30 days beginning 12 Could. The EU and the US plan to ramp up sanctions in opposition to Russia if Putin refuses to adjust to the ceasefire.
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Ukraine is prepared for peace talks in any format after a full and unconditional ceasefire for at the very least 30 days.
• Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin didn’t reply to the proposal for a 30-day pause within the combating, however stated he was prepared for "direct talks" with Kyiv in Istanbul on Thursday 15 Could.
• On 11 Could, US President Donald Trump publicly referred to as on Ukraine to simply accept Russia’s proposal for direct negotiations in Istanbul on 15 Could, regardless of the Kremlin’s refusal to comply with a 30-day ceasefire demanded by Kyiv and its Western allies.

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