President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Ukrainian officials to clarify the details of a proposal by Russian leader Vladimir Putin to declare a ceasefire on 9 May, Victory Day in Russia, and in response has suggested a longer-term halt to the hostilities. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May]

Source: Zelenskyy on social media

Quote: “I have instructed our representatives to contact the team of the President of the United States and clarify the details of Russia’s proposal for a short-term ceasefire.”

Details: According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine seeks peace and is carrying out the necessary diplomatic work to bring this war to a genuine end. “We will clarify what exactly this is about – a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more,” he noted.

“Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready to work toward this in any dignified and effective format,” the president added.

Background:

• On 29 April, Yuri Ushakov, an aide to the Russian leader, reported that Putin had held a phone call with Donald Trump, during which Putin said he is willing to declare a ceasefire on 9 May.
• Following the call, Trump revealed details of the conversation. According to the US president, the discussion was “very good”. He said he hopes that a solution to the Russo-Ukrainian war will come “relatively quickly”. Trump also said he has proposed a “little bit of a ceasefire” to Putin.

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