Zelenskyy Claims Russia Dragging Feet on Ceasefire Response

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted that after the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia, Russia has not given a meaningful response to the proposal for a temporary truce for 30 days for more than a day.

He wrote about this on social media after hearing a report from the Ukrainian delegation on the talks.

‘Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made,’ the Ukrainian leader said.

According to him, such a delay confirms that it is Russia that seeks to continue the war and ‘postpone peace for as long as possible’. 

Zelenskyy expressed hope that the United States would put pressure on Russia to end the war.

The President added that Ukraine is determined to move quickly to end the war and is ready to do its part to create all the opportunities for a reliable, lasting and decent peace.

‘Our representatives informed the U.S. side about Ukraine’s principled positions. Ukraine was ready for an air and sea ceasefire, but the US proposed extending it to land. Ukraine welcomes this proposal. The control of such a ceasefire remains an important issue, and we appreciate the United States' willingness to organize the technical aspects of such control,’ he wrote.

As The Gaze reported, during the talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to an immediate 30-day ceasefire, provided that Russia also takes this step. The parties ‘agreed that it was time to start the process of establishing a lasting peace’.