Regardless of his optimism, Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine will settle for peace talks provided that Russia agrees to a 30-day ceasefire beginning Monday.
U.S. President Donald Trump additionally hailed the developments as “a doubtlessly nice day for Russia and Ukraine,” arguing that it’d result in “a whole bunch of 1000’s of lives that might be saved.”
In a televised assertion from the Kremlin early Sunday, Putin suggested holding negotiations with Ukraine for the primary time because the early levels of the battle, which the Russian chief began with an unprovoked invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
“It was not Russia that broke off negotiations in 2022. It was Kyiv,” Putin mentioned. “Russia is able to negotiate with none preconditions.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirmed that he’s ready to host the peace talks in a phone name with Putin, in line with statements by the Turkish government and Russia’s foreign ministry.
Putin’s remarks come after the leaders of Germany, France, Poland and the U.Ok. — with U.S. backing — elevated the stress on Russia, warning of additional sanctions on Russia if Moscow doesn’t take steps to finish the conflict. They backed an unconditional 30-day ceasefire beginning on Monday after a joint go to to Kyiv on Saturday.
