Russia constantly disrupts ceasefire with strikes on Ukraine, - Zelenskyy
Russia does not comply with any ceasefire agreements in the war against Ukraine and disrupts the ceasefire with systematic attacks on Ukrainian cities.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this at a joint briefing with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Odesa, Censor.NET reports.
According to him, the Ukrainian side has always supported US President Donald Trump's proposal for an unconditional ceasefire. However, Russia is deliberately demonstrating its unwillingness to comply with the ceasefire with constant missile and drone attacks.
"Russia is still ignoring the ceasefire, and it shows it with its attacks on Ukraine. It does not yet agree with the initiative of the United States, which was supported by the Ukrainian side. In principle, all leaders support this position, it is clear to everyone. An unconditional ceasefire. And unconditional is the key word here. We can discuss the terms and the duration of the agreement," Zelenskyy emphasized.
The Head of State also added that Ukraine would not agree to a new Minsk because we need stronger guarantees to deter Russian aggression.
What preceded it
On March 11, another round of talks between Ukraine and the United States took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Back then, Ukraine agreed to an immediate temporary ceasefire - in exchange, Washington decided to resume aid and intelligence sharing. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a 30-day ceasefire would work for the entire front line if Russia agreed to it.
Later, on March 18, Trump spoke with Putin. They discussed the 30-day truce proposed by the United States. Putin demanded that Ukraine stop mobilizing and rearming the Armed Forces during this time.
After the conversation, the parties reported that Putin allegedly supported the idea of Russia and Ukraine mutually refusing to strike energy infrastructure for 30 days.
The next day, March 19, Trump spoke with Zelenskyy. The US president shared with the Ukrainian leader the details of his conversation with Putin.
Zelenskyy said he was ready to support an end to strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure.
Subsequently, the US agreed with Ukraine and Russia to ban strikes in the Black Sea. However, Russian officials said that an agreed ceasefire at sea in the Black Sea depends on the easing of sanctions. In addition, Russia is imposing conditions that contradict the US statement.
Russia also continues massive attacks on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure.
