Putin’s offer for a three -day ceasefire is a theater performance / day

« It’s more of a theatrical performance on his part. Because in two or three days it is not possible to develop a plan for the next steps to end the war, » said Zelensky on Friday in a conversation with a small group of journalists, stating that he should not be reported earlier than Saturday.

Zelensky said Ukraine would « not play games to create a pleasant atmosphere that would allow Putin to leave the isolation on May 9, » when several foreign leaders will arrive in Moscow to participate in Russia’s victory over Nazi Germany’s 80th anniversary.

Putin’s proposal to set a ceasefire from 8 to May 10 in Ukraine is perceived as an attempt to prevent Kijiva from attacking in Moscow at this time.

The Kremlin has announced that on May 9, the leaders of about 20 countries will arrive in Moscow, including Chinese President Xi Jinpin.

Zelensky said some countries had turned to Kijiva, warning them to go to Russia and have asked for security.

« Our position is very simple for all countries (representatives) who have gone or travel to Russia on May 9 – we cannot take responsibility for what is happening in the territory of the Russian Federation, » he said.

« They (Russia) provide your security, » said Zelensky, adding that Russia can take various steps on its own, such as burning, explosions and so on, and then blame us. « 

Zelensky also positively appreciated his meeting with US President Donald Trump in late April before Pope Francis Funeral Ceremony in the Vatican, the first meeting since their public dispute at the White House in late February.

« We had the best conversation from everyone who had been before, » said the Ukrainian president.

« I am convinced that after our meeting in the Vatican, President Trump began to look at things a little differently, » Zelensky added.