Zelensky says she does not want to « play » with the short truces proposed by Putin – Liberation
Deadlines too short to carry out serious talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he did not want « play » with The short truces proposed by his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putinincluding a ceasefire from May 8 to 10. “It is impossible to agree on something in three, five or seven days. Let’s be honest. It is a theatrical performance on his part (at Vladimir Putin, editor’s note), he said. It is impossible to find a plan to establish the next steps to finish the war. It doesn’t seem serious. » Volodymyr Zelensky also reaffirmed his wish for an unconditional 30 -day truce,, During an interview on Friday evening to a small group of journalists, including those of AFP, with statements that were under embargo until Saturday, May 3.
« No one will help Putin playing this kind of game to give a sweet atmosphere to its isolation release, May 9, and make Putin leaders, friends and partners will come to the Red Square, for a reason or another »added The Ukrainian Head of State.
This year, the leaders of around twenty countries must stand alongside the Kremlin Tsar May 9 for celebrations 80 years of victory over Nazi Germany, including Chinese presidents Xi Jinping and Brazilian Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, thus those of traditional Moscow allies such as Kazakhstan, Belarus, Cuba or Venezuela.
Volodymyr Zelensky also said that kyiv will not be able to guarantee « Security » international leaders present. “We don’t know what Russia will do on this date. It could take different measures, such as fires, explosions, and then accuse us ”, advanced the Ukrainian president.
Kyiv requests « A total and unconditional ceasefire » As a prerequisite for any negotiation with Russia, which repeats that it is ready to negotiate with Ukraine, but is however reluctant on a prolonged truce. Because Moscow, whose army currently has the advantage on the front, says it fears that a cease-fire will allow Ukraine to regain strength, with the military support of its allies.
Previously, Vladimir Putin had announced a short truce during the Easter weekend. The White House argued on Monday that Donald Trump wanted a ceasefire « permanent » in Ukraine and not only a temporary truce such as that announced by Vladimir Putin for three days, from May 8 to 10.
Volodymyr Zelensky, he estimated on Friday evening that his meeting with the American president in the Vatican, April 26, had allowed the latter to see « A little differently » conflict in Ukraine.
