Vladimir Putin gave his response to a proposal from Ukraine and his allies to a 30 -day ceasefire, as the Russian president issued an important announcement
Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated his willingness to restore direct peace negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15 “without preconditions.”
In a rare television speech late at night on Sunday, he said that Russia proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul in an attempt to “remove the radical causes of the conflict” and “to achieve a long -term peace restoration.” In reference to the failed talks shortly after the Russian invasion of 2022, it was not Russia that cut the negotiations in 2022. Kiev was. However, we suggest that Kiev resume direct negotiations without any preconditions. “
Putin continued: “We are presenting the Kiev authorities to resume negotiations on Thursday, in Istanbul. They say, on the table, the decision is now up to the Ukrainian authorities and coordinators, who seem to direct, through their personal political ambition, and not through their urban interests.
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Putin's willingness to speak was revealed after a warning from the leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland last Saturday, who threatened to increase pressure on Moscow if it does not agree to a 30 -day ceasefire. Ukrainian President Foludmir Zelinski, along with European leaders in Kiev, described their meeting as a “very important signal.”
In a collective statement, the leaders demanded the ceasefire “that lasts at least 30 days” starting from Monday, with the aim of paving the way for diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. They emphasized that “the unlawful ceasefire by virtue of the definition cannot be subject to any conditions. If Russia calls these circumstances, this cannot be considered an attempt to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy.”
Speaking at a press conference alongside his European counterparts, Sir Kerr said that Europe was “ascending” on the eighty anniversary of the day to secure the future of Ukraine in the long run-after Putin shot a three-day ceasefire because of his event in Moscow.
“For nearly two months have passed since it agreed to a 30 -day ceasefire. At that time, Russia launched some of the most deadly attacks on civilians in the entire war, including here in Kiev. Natural life, homes, families, destroyed. This is what Russia offers instead of peace with peace, smoke, such as the current registry.
“If he is serious in peace, he will get an opportunity to show it now. By extending the day of stopping on Gulf Day to a 30 -day full ceasefire, with negotiations that must be followed immediately after the agreement is agreed upon.”
visit British Prime Minister Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macronand German advisor Friedrich Mirz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk were the first time that the leaders of the four countries have traveled to Ukraine. This is the first time that a meeting of world leaders has been held in the country since the Russian invasion in February 2022.
In the aftermath of the summit, which Donald Trump contacted, the leaders announced an agreement that there should be an unconditional endowment for 30 days starting on Monday, with the support of the American President. According to what was reported, Russia is studying the ceasefire proposal.
