Putin announced his country's readiness to begin direct negotiations with Ukraine.
This proposal comes as four major European countries have warned that if Moscow opposes the recently proposed 30-day ceasefire, international pressure on the Kremlin will intensify.
These countries have shown coordinated action in support of Ukraine. Previously, Russia had declared a unilateral three-day ceasefire on the occasion of the anniversary of victory in World War II, which, according to Ukrainian officials, Russian forces repeatedly violated.
The United States also proposed a limited one-month ceasefire in March, which was accepted by Ukraine; however, Russia imposed conditions that were interpreted as favoring its own interests. Keith Kellogg, the former U.S. government’s special envoy for Ukraine, described a full 30-day ceasefire as a significant step toward ending this historic conflict.
Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, announced his country's readiness to begin direct negotiations with Ukraine. He proposed that these talks be held on 25 May in the city of Istanbul, aiming to achieve lasting peace and examine the roots of the conflict.
Farzana Ahmadi
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