““Russia must stop talking about its readiness for peace and start acting, unconditionally agreeing to the real and long ceasefire””, – WRITE: www.radiosvoboda.org
“Ukraine once again confirms its readiness for peace talks in any format, as soon as we see that Russia is really ready for a difficult way to peace, not just for peaceful populism or short propaganda truce at the time of May 9,” he wrote on the social network.
According to him, Moscow can demonstrate its true readiness for peace talks, agreeing to a real cease ceasefire for at least 30 days- if Russia is ready for a 60- or 90-day ceasefire, Ukraine is also ready.
“Russia must stop talking about its readiness for peace and start acting, unconditionally agreeing to the real and long ceasefire. When the guns are silent, you will be able to start negotiations-in any format that will bring peace, ”the minister added.
Moscow has not reacted to this statement at this time.
The other day, a spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow was waiting for a signal from Kiev.
In recent months, Washington has intensified efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. On April 25, US President Donald Trump urged Ukraine and Russia to meet for a high level to conclude an agreement to end the war between them after the White House envoy, Steve Vitcoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on April 27 that the peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine should be concluded in the near future, and Washington is trying to determine whether to continue to play the role of mediator. He did not say how long the Trump administration is ready to wait for a breakthrough.