Key statements by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the media during a press conference following the five-party meeting in the format of United Europe in Ukraine:<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f A ceasefire is set to begin on May 12, lasting for at least 30 days. Ukraine and its partners demand this from russia.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f This position is supported by the United States. The United States was the first to propose a ceasefire regime on March 11 during negotiations in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The ceasefire must be unconditional and comprehensive: in the air, at sea, and on land. Any attempt to impose conditions is evidence of an intention to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f If russia rejects a comprehensive and unconditional ceasefire, sanctions should be intensified.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The comprehensive ceasefire should last for 30 days to give diplomacy a chance. During this time, efforts will be focused on defining the security, political, and humanitarian foundations for peace.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Ukraine is working with the United States at various levels and has productive dialogue with President Trump. European partners’ teams are also in constant communication with Washington.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f Today, participants of the meeting in Kyiv spoke with Donald Trump and agreed on a common view on the next steps, emphasizing that a full and unconditional ceasefire and responsibility for refusal are very much needed. In the context of such a ceasefire, a foundation for peace can be agreed upon together.<\/p>\n
\u25ab\ufe0f The preparation of the 17th EU sanctions package is ongoing. It will be coordinated with the United Kingdom, Norway, and the United States. Ukraine welcomes Canada’s signal regarding the strengthening of sanctions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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