Zelenskyy tells Trump he is ready for direct talks with Russia if 30-day ceasefire is agreed – Axios
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Sat, 10 May 2025 17:28:25 +0300
During a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine is ready for direct peace talks with Russia if Moscow agrees to an unconditional 30day ceasefire.
Source Axios, citing two sources familiar with the 15minute conversatio Quote Two sources with knowledge of the 15minute call said Zelenskyy and the European leaders told Trump that if a ceasefire is agreed upon, Ukraine is ready to begin direct peace talks with Russia.
Details Zelenskyy and European leaders stressed that Kyiv is prepared for a complete cessation of hostilities on land, in the air and at sea from Monday 12 May.
If Russia agrees and effective monitoring by the international community is ensured, the parties could proceed to the next stage negotiations.
The leaders emphasised to Trump that if Vladimir Putin rejects the 30day ceasefire, European countries will impose new sanctions on Russia, the sources said.
Quote Trump seemed satisfied to see Ukraine embracing the ceasefire and accepting direct negotiations with Russia.
Details A second source said Trump was pleased to hear that all the leaders supported his proposal.
Background After the meeting of the coalition of the willing, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of four European countries Germany, France, Poland and the UK held a phone conversation with their US counterpart, Donald Trump.
Earlier this week, Donald Trump called for a 30day ceasefire and threatened sanctions against the side that rejects it.
The Kremlin has not yet given an official response.
Prior to that, Trump had said that Putins offer of a threeday truce was a lot compared to what had happened before.
He also suggested that the Russian leader had become more willing to make peace after the recent drop in oil prices.
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