Zelensky on ceasefire proposal: World has heard no response from Russia for over a day

The head of state said this in a post on Telegram, according to Ukrinform.

"The Ukrainian delegation provided me with a detailed report on its meeting with U.S. representatives in Saudi Arabia, including the progress of negotiations and key aspects. It is good that the conversation was entirely constructive. Ukraine is committed to moving quickly toward peace, and we are prepared to do our part in creating all of the conditions for a reliable, durable, and decent peace. I thank our teams for the fact that military aid and intelligence sharing resumed," Zelensky said. 

He noted that Ukrainian representatives had informed the U.S. side about Ukraine's principled positions.

"Ukraine was ready for an air and sea ceasefire, but the U.S. proposed extending it to land. Ukraine welcomes this proposal. The control of such a ceasefire remains an important issue, and we appreciate the United States' willingness to organize the technical aspects of such control," Zelensky said.

He stressed that discussions in Jeddah also covered the need to guarantee security, as well as cooperation with European partners and further joint steps.

"Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made. This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. We hope that U.S. pressure will be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war," Zelensky said.

He added that the Ukrainian team is prepared to continue working constructively with all partners in America, Europe, and other parts of the world who are committed to bringing peace closer.

Zelensky also expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia and personally to the Crown Prince for providing a platform for the two countries' delegations to work.

A meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian delegations took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, March 11. In a joint statement, Ukraine expressed its readiness to accept a U.S.-proposed immediate 30-day interim ceasefire, which could be extended by mutual agreement, provided Russia agrees to and simultaneously implements the conditions.

Following the negotiations, the U.S. announced the resumption of military aid to Ukraine and the exchange of intelligence sharing.

Photo: Office of the President of Ukraine