Zelenskyy: Recently we’ve had very active and productive communication with USA on ceasefire
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted the productivity of recent cooperation with the United States towards a ceasefire for at least 30 days.
“Recently we have had so much communication with the United States – and not just a lot, but really positive and productive. We’re working together to get to a ceasefire, one that’s solid and lasting, at least 30 days. Ukraine is ready,” Zelenskyy said in a video address to the leaders of the member countries of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) on Thursday, the text of which was published on the head of state's website on Friday.
He said he spoke with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday. “We’re all in touch, and our teams are working together – and that’s how it should be. We’re all on the same page – there has to be a full ceasefire. And if Russia keeps dragging out the war, we’ll need stronger sanctions – especially if they break the ceasefire when it finally happens,” the President of Ukraine said.
“The U.S. and all of you in Europe know what hurts Russia the most – what really puts pressure on Moscow to think about peace and stopping this war. Moscow should accept the ceasefire, because that’s the only way real peace can start. Diplomacy needs silence. Thanks for backing us in this – and let’s keep coordinating closely with the United States,” Zelenskyy added.
As reported, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, following a dinner of leaders of JEF member states and telephone conversations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump, said that work on a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine is progressing.