Zelensky announces Ukrainian willingness to reach a truce with Moscow after talks with US representatives
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces on Telegram that Ukraine is willing to suspend attacks against Moscow from Saturday to Monday, pending dialogue with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, after the Russian truce on Kiev.
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Why It Matters
The announcement comes after a Russian truce over Kiev and follows diplomatic contacts between U.S. and Russian representatives, in the context of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia that began in 2022.
I just spoke with representatives of the American president. They have already started work with the Russian side today. From this moment until the end of this day on Saturday, and then Sunday and Monday, Ukraine is willing to refrain from attacks against Moscow, and we hope that the Russians will refrain from attacks against Kiev. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announced it on Telegram after the Russian truce on Kiev.
We await Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and are ready for a constructive dialogue. Thanks to everyone who is with Ukraine!
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Talks between U.S. and Russian representatives will continue in the coming days with a view to extending the truce beyond Monday.
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Open Questions
- Will the truce be respected by both sides?
- What are the precise terms of the non-attack agreement?
- What exactly is the role of Witkoff and Kushner in the negotiation?
