Clear response from Russia to the ceasefire offer
Quick Look
- Ukrainian President Zelenski announced that they are ready to hold elections if a 60-day full ceasefire is reached with Russia.
- Kremlin Spokesperson Peskov rejected the request, stating that they wanted permanent peace instead of a temporary ceasefire.
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Why It Matters
The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia continues with the parties' disagreements over peace and ceasefire conditions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski stated that they are ready to hold elections if a ceasefire is reached with Russia.
In his statement yesterday, Zelenski said, "Inform Russian President Vladimir Putin, give us two months. Provide a complete ceasefire for 60 days and we will organize elections."
The Kremlin responded to Zelenski's ceasefire statements. Kremlin Palace Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov rejected Zelensky's request. Making a statement to the press, the Russian Spokesperson stated that Russia wants a permanent peace agreement instead of a temporary ceasefire and said, "Both President Putin and officials at other levels in the Kremlin have repeatedly stated that we do not want a ceasefire. We want a long-term peace and we are ready to do everything possible to achieve it."
Open Questions
- What are Russia's concrete conditions for lasting peace?
