The head of state made this announcement on Telegram, as reported by Ukrinform.
“We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy. There is no point in prolonging the killings,” the Ukrainian President stated.
Zelensky added: “I’ll be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally.”
“I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses,” the head of state emphasized.
Read also: Kellogg reveals Trump’s Ukraine strategy: ceasefire first, then negotiationsAs previously reported by Ukrinform, on May 10 Ukraine, together with its allies — France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Poland — proposed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire. Should Russia reject it, Ukraine’s allies plan to tighten sanctions against Moscow.
Later, Putin proposed holding direct negotiations with Ukraine “where they were interrupted” in 2022 — in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Photo: Office of the President
