“During a telephone conversation with US head Donald Trump, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared Ukraine’s readiness for direct peace talks with Russia if he agrees to the unconditional 30-day ceasefire.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Axios with reference to two sources knowledgeable with the content of a 15-minute conversation
Literally: Two sources aware of a 15-minute conversation reported that Zelensky and European leaders said Trump that if the ceasefire was agreed, Ukraine is ready to start direct peace talks with Russia.
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Details: Zelensky and European leaders emphasized that Kiev is ready for complete cessation of fighting on land, in the air and at sea from Monday, May 12. In the event of approval and effective international monitoring, the parties could move to the next stage – the negotiation process.
They stressed Trump that if Putin abandoned the 30-day ceasefire, European countries would impose new sanctions against Russia, sources said.
Literally: “Trump seems to have been pleased that Ukraine agreed to cease fire and direct negotiations with Russia.”
Details: The second source reported that Trump is glad to hear that they all support his offer.
Prehistory:
- Following the meeting of the Coalition of Decisive, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of four European countries – Germany, France, Poland and Britain – had a telephone conversation with their American colleague Donald Trump.
- Earlier this week, Donald Trump called for a 30-day truce and threatened with sanctions that would discard it. The Kremlin did not give an official answer at this time.
- Before that, Trump said that the proposal of a “three -day truce” from Putin is a “very much” compared to what was before.
- He also expressed the opinion that the ruler of the Russian Federation became more tuned to conclude peace after a recent fall in oil prices.