Zelenskyy reaffirms readiness for talks in any format after ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated that Ukraine is ready for peace talks in any format following a full and unconditional ceasefire lasting at least 30 days.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) 

Quote: "It was a good conversation – positive and concrete. I am grateful to President Trump. We share a common view: an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire is needed for at least 30 days. We propose it begin on Monday 12 May. We are waiting for Russia’s response."

Details: Zelenskyy noted that this proposal has been on the table since the talks in Saudi Arabia, when it was first put forward by the United States.

Quote: "Once the ceasefire begins, there will be the best moment for diplomacy. Ukraine is ready for meetings and negotiations in any format."

Всі разом по завершенню саміту в Києві говорили з @POTUS. Хороша розмова, позитивна й конкретна. Вдячний Президенту Трампу.

Наш спільний погляд: негайне, повне та безумовне припинення вогню потрібне щонайменше на 30 днів. Пропонуємо, щоб почалось із понеділка, 12 травня.…

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— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 10, 2025

Background:

• Axios has reported that Zelenskyy told US President Donald Trump during a telephone conversation on 10 May that Ukraine is ready for direct peace talks with Russia provided that Russia agrees to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire.
• The participants in the conversation warned, however, that if Russia refuses to comply with the ceasefire, Europe and the United States will impose further sanctions on the Russian economy.
• Earlier this week, Donald Trump called for a 30-day ceasefire and threatened sanctions against the side that rejects it. The Kremlin has not yet given an official response.

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