A 30-Day Truce for Diplomacy: Zelensky on **Ceasefire** with Putin
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Chance for dialogue or international negotiation - "Diplomatic proposal extends ceasefire for another month" - Selenksky extends truce offer to Putin for 30 days.
Just prior to a three-day truce, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reemphasized his suggestion for a 30-day truce. In a video statement, he asserted, "Our Ukrainian proposal for a complete standstill, lasting for at least 30 days, remains on the table. We're steadfast on this, offering an opportunity for diplomacy."
Zelensky noted, however, that Russia has provided no response other than more confrontations. On the day preceding the ceasefire announced by Russian leader Vladimir Putin at midnight, the Russian military attacked Ukraine persistently with drones and missiles.
Zelensky Justifies Ukraine's Counterattacks
"And it's perfectly justified that the turbulent air above the aggressor's domain is no exception today," commented Zelensky, alluding to the Ukrainian drones that disrupted civil aviation throughout Russian airspace on the same day, affecting approximately 40,000 passengers, according to reports from Russia.
Putin has declared a ceasefire from Thursday to Saturday, coinciding with Russian holidays commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Background
The contemporary status of the proposed 30-day ceasefire by Zelensky, backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, is as follows:
- Zelensky had proposed an unconditional, 30-day ceasefire, seeking to establish confidence-building measures and smooth the way for peace talks and a sustainable resolution to the conflict[1][2].
- Trump supported Zelensky’s proposal following their phone conversation, urging Putin to consider accepting this truce[1][2][3].
- Regrettably, Russia has not endorsed the ceasefire proposal. Ukrainian officials have criticized Russia’s prior truce offers as a "sham" and have maintained their commitment to a 30-day complete ceasefire as a legitimate step toward peace[1].
International Diplomacy Implications
The proposal represents a unique moment of alignment between Zelensky and Trump on the approach to ending hostilities, emphasizing a complete halt to hostilities as essential for meaningful peace talks[2]. The combined commitment to accountability and potential economic sanctions in case of violations highlights the persistent readiness of the U.S. and its partners to enforce peace conditions through economic pressure[2].
However, Russia's rejection of the ceasefire proposal suggests ongoing challenges and doubts about the sincerity or feasibility of a truce, obstructing diplomatic maneuvers[1].
Overall, the situation remains uncertain, with the truce serving as a potential but unrealized starting point for renewed negotiations. The international community, particularly the U.S., is urging Russia to engage constructively, but Russia's hesitance limits immediate diplomatic progress.
References
- BBC News
- CNN
- The New York Times
- The European Union and its Member States are closely monitoring the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Ukraine, particularly the recent proposal by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a 30-day truce with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- In a statement, Zelensky emphasized that this truce would provide an opportunity for diplomacy and peace talks, but noted that Russia has yet to respond to the proposal, continuing confrontations instead.
- Despite this, Zelensky proposed that the European Union and its Member States support his proposal as a legitimate step toward peace and consider potential economic sanctions in case of violations.
- As the international community continues to urge Russia for constructive engagement, the status of the proposed 30-day ceasefire remains uncertain, with the truce serving as a potential but unrealized starting point for renewed negotiations in war-and-conflicts politics, appearing under the general news section.
