Russia is not ready to take first step toward ceasefire despite its public statements – Zelenskyy
Despite public discussions between the Russian and American sides, Russia is not truly ready for a ceasefire in Ukraine and consistently sets additional conditions.
This was stated by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy at an online press conference, Censor.NET reports citing Ukrinform.
"Many things have been declared publicly by the Russians, which, as I understand it, they are not really ready for a ceasefire. They reiterated on their own, on their own, what we have been saying, warning our American colleagues, that they are not ready to end this war. And we can see it. They are not even ready to take the first step towards a ceasefire. Because they will talk about some additional conditions," he emphasized.
The Head of State added that Ukraine would count on the assistance of its partners, including the exchange of intelligence.
As a reminder, on Tuesday, March 18, US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation.
The Kremlin has provided details of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
The White House has announced the results of a phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.
Trump and Putin discussed the need to end the war in Ukraine.
