While Zelenskiy did not respond directly to Putin’s proposal, he emphasised in his nightly video address that Ukraine “was ready for any conversation” about a ceasefire that would stop strikes on civilians.
A building on fire following drone attacks by Russian forces, at a location given as Odesa, Ukraine. (Photo: Handout/Reuters)
Russia and Ukraine have said they are open to further ceasefires after a 30-hour Easter truce declared by Moscow at the weekend. Each side accused the other of violating it.
Putin, speaking to Russian state TV, said fighting had resumed after the Easter ceasefire, which he announced unilaterally on Saturday. And Moscow, he said, was open to any peace initiatives and expected the same from Kyiv.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted later by Interfax news agency, told reporters: “When the president said that it was possible to discuss the issue of not striking civilian targets, including bilaterally, the president had in mind negotiations and discussions with the Ukrainian side.”
Zelenskiy, in his nightly video address, said Ukraine stood by its proposal for an end to attacks on civilian targets and was ready for any form of discussion to achieve it.
He said the London talks “have a primary task: to push for an unconditional ceasefire. This must be the starting point.”
Washington has said it would welcome an extension of the weekend truce. Zelenskiy said continued Russian attacks during the Easter ceasefire showed Moscow was intent on prolonging the war.
But Trump struck a more optimistic note Sunday, saying that “hopefully” the two sides would make a deal “this week”.
With Reuters
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