Ukraine is ready to agree to an unconditional ceasefire and continue participating in negotiations for a lasting peace in any format. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his briefing with media representatives.
The Head of State emphasized that Ukraine has supported the U.S. proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire. This implies that neither side should impose any conditions.
"A ceasefire means no strikes on our territory, and, therefore, no reciprocal strikes. If we are not hitting the energy sector, then we are not hitting the energy sector in response. And similarly, if there are no long-range strikes, if Russia is not using long-range weapons - Ukraine is not using long-range weapons. If we are ready for an unconditional ceasefire - it means silence at sea, in the air, and at the front, on the ground - Ukraine is ready to take the relevant steps," Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed.
The President noted that the possibility of moving forward with this step depends solely on Vladimir Putin's willingness. In particular, at Easter, everyone realized who is the sole cause of the war: when Russia wanted to reduce the number of strikes, it did so. However, despite the Russian army not using long-range weapons, battles continued on many parts of the front, including assaults and the use of FPV drones.
The Head of State stressed that the ceasefire should be the first step toward a just and lasting peace. After that, Ukraine is ready to engage in negotiations with the Russian Federation in any format.
"In any format, because by then we will believe we have at least some result, that Russia is truly ready. Ready for real steps, for real outcomes. That these are serious people, serious steps, not just another infantilism," Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted.
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