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We now have all heard from Russia Putin's very predictable, very manipulative words in response to the idea of a ceasefire,
Zelensky said in his nightly address Putin often does this, he doesn't say 'no' directly, but he does it in such a way that he practically only delays everything and makes normal solutions impossible,
We do not set conditions that complicate anything. Russia does that,
It is feasible to ensure this with American capabilities, European capabilities. And to prepare answers to all the questions about long-term security and real, reliable peace during the ceasefire and put a plan to end the war on the table,
That's why in Moscow they are imposing upon the idea of a ceasefire these conditions, so that nothing happens at all, or so that it cannot happen for as long as possible,
Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address We agree with the proposals to cease hostilities,
Putin told reporters at a news conference in the Kremlin following talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko How can we and how will we be guaranteed that nothing like this will happen? How will control (of the ceasefire) be organised?"
If we stop hostilities for 30 days, what does that mean? That everyone who is there will leave without a fight?"
A lot of the details of a final agreement have actually been discussed. Now we’re going to see if Russia is there and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world,
It is absolutely unacceptable to us that army units of other states be stationed in Ukraine under any flag,
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a briefing We agree with proposals to cease hostilities, but on the basis that cessation would lead to long-term peace and address the root causes of the crisis."
I think we need to talk to our American colleagues... Maybe have a telephone call with President Trump and discuss this with him."
The United States has called for Russia to agree to a ceasefire without any conditions but Putin raised a number of objections, saying Sanctions must be applied — ones that will work,
Of course, Putin is afraid to tell President Trump directly that he wants to continue this war and keep killing Ukrainians,
the Ukrainian leader said
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