Zelenskyy demands details of proposed Russia-Ukraine ceasefire following Trump-Putin talks
Kyiv, April 30
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday demanded the details of Russia's proposal for a short-term ceasefire.
Zelenskyy, referring to an earlier telephonic conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, said that Ukraine wishes for a long ceasefire.
In a post on X, he said, "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."
Putin and Trump held a telephonic conversation on April 29.
Trump hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while maintaining a hard line on Iran's nuclear ambitions.
The President's remarks paint a picture of a Russia eager to pivot toward a deal, provided the right conditions are met, and an American administration leveraging its military and diplomatic weight to reshape global security.
President Trump indicated that the Russian leader may be preparing to pause hostilities. While the war in Ukraine remains the primary friction point, Trump noted a shift in the Kremlin's posture.
Trump stated that Putin "suggested a little bit of a ceasefire" and hinted that an official announcement from Moscow could be imminent. Trump expressed his belief that Putin "was ready to make a deal a while ago," but claimed that outside influences had previously "made it difficult" for the Russian President to come to the table.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Trump calling Putin "ready to make a deal" but blaming "outside influences" sounds like shifting responsibility. Ukraine is the victim here, not a pawn in someone's game. A long-term ceasefire is the only way to avoid more suffering. 😔
"A few hours of security for a parade in Moscow"—Zelenskyy's wit is sharp as always. But seriously, how can anyone trust a short-term deal from Putin? India's position of dialogue and diplomacy is the only sane path. Let's hope Ukraine gets the peace it deserves.
Trump’s hints at a ceasefire feel like election-year politics more than genuine peacemaking. Ukraine needs a guarantee, not a vague promise from a phone call. From an Indian perspective, we see the cost of war every day—mediation should be impartial.
I appreciate Zelenskyy's firm stance—Ukraine has every right to demand specifics before agreeing to anything. India has always advocated for ceasefire and dialogue, but this has to be fair. A short-term pause without accountability is just a Band-Aid on a deep wound. 💔
The "outside influences" Trump mentioned could be his own team. Either way, the real losers here are the Ukrainian people. India's neutral stance is tricky—we sell arms to both sides, but peace must come first. This isn't a game of chess.
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