Yermak about Zelensky’s willingness to meet Putin: ceasefire, then everything else
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Presidential Head Andriy Yermak, commenting on the proposal of President Vladimir Zelensky about the truce and meeting with the ruler of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in Istanbul, said that the ceasefire should come first and foremost.
Source: Yermak y Telegramby extending the post of Zelensky
Direct language: « The ceasefire by Russia, then everything else.
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That preceded: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday evening that he was expecting from the Russian Federation for ceasefire from May 12 and personally awaits the leader of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin In Turkey on May 15.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga afterwards He expressed doubtthat the Russian side has at least part of such courage as Zelensky, who offered Putin a personal meeting in Turkey.
Prehistory:
- During his visit to Kiev, on May 10, the leaders of the « decisive » coalition made a demand for Russia from May 12 to go for an unconditional ceasefire for 30 days. In case of refusal they are ready apply new sanctions But they noted that these would be synchronized in Europe and the US. Before this announcement, they had a common telephone conversation with Donald Trump.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready for peace talks in any format After establishing a complete and unconditional ceasefire at least 30 days.
- In the night statement on May 11, Russian ruler Vladimir Putin stated that tuned to « direct negotiations » With Kiev in Istanbul on Thursday, May 15, but did not mention the 30-day truce.
- On May 11, US President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine has to agree immediately On the proposed Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, talks in Turkey on May 15, although they do not provide for a 30-day truce.
