Zelensky proposes a truce, hoping for Russia’s refusal, Berliner Zeitung claims

Brief retelling from RIA II

Vladimir Zelensky puts forward the idea of a ceasefire, hoping for a refusal from Russia, writes Berliner Zeitung.

The truce scenario is practically impossible to implement, since Moscow is confident that concessions are inappropriate.

MOSCOW, September 26 – RIA Novosti. Vladimir Zelensky specifically puts forward the idea of ​​a ceasefire, hoping for a refusal from Russia, writes the German newspaper Berliner Zeitung.

“Zelensky’s desire for an unconditional ceasefire is neither sudden nor necessarily a sign of desperation. It is probably both at the same time: a sincere proposal to (US President Donald - editor’s note) Trump and a strategic move <...>. This would be risky for Zelensky only in one case: if (Vladimir - editor’s note) Putin suddenly agreed,” the material says.

As the publication notes, the truce scenario is practically impossible to implement, since Moscow is confident that concessions are inappropriate.

“In winter, energy supplies and the economy of Ukraine will completely collapse, so concessions now (from Russia - Ed.) will not make sense,” the material says.

Yesterday, Vladimir Putin said that Kyiv is actively raising the issue of a truce on several fronts. We are talking about energy and air directions, as well as ending the blockade on the Russian side of the Black Sea coast. However, the president recalled, it was Ukraine that tried to organize a naval blockade of the Black Sea coast and began to strike civilian targets, to which Russia began to respond with “sensitive and destructive” strikes. This, Putin emphasized, is what prompted Kyiv to talk about a ceasefire.

Putin added that the Kiev regime must feel Russia’s retaliatory strikes and understand that no provocative actions, no escalation of the situation will lead to the result desired by Kiev. ​