Ukraine Demands a Monday Ceasefire: Zelensky's Response to Putin's Offer
Selenksy demands a cessation of hostilities, beginning from Monday.
In the midst of ongoing tensions, the warring parties are suggesting peace talks. The Kremlin proposes direct negotiations with Kyiv from Thursday, allegedly without preconditions. In response to the West's demand for a ceasefire from Monday, Putin maintains a silence. Here's how Kyiv is responding to these proposals.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky views the Russian invitation for direct peace talks as a encouraging sign, but insists on a ceasefire from Monday. Elaborating on social media, Zelensky explains that the first step is to initiate a ceasefire on May 12. "It's a positive sign that the Russians have finally started contemplating the end of the war," says Zelensky. "And the very first step towards actually ending a war is a ceasefire."
It makes no sense to sustain the violence for even one more day. "We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire - a full, unwavering, and dependable one - from tomorrow, May 12," the Ukrainian head of state wrote. Should this be accomplished, Ukraine is prepared for negotiations.
Politics: Possible Meeting Next Week, Putin Offers Talks to Kyiv - Without Preconditions
The call for an unconditional ceasefire from Monday was made jointly by Ukraine and important European allies over the weekend. During a meeting with Zelensky and the heads of state and government of Germany, France, Britain, and Poland, it was stated that the ceasefire should last at least 30 days and serve as the foundation for talks aimed at a lasting peace. In case of Russia's refusal, further sanctions were threatened.
Putin Wants to Speak with Erdogan
Furthermore, the Kremlin leader announced a talk with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the following day. The exact date remains unclear. The talks should aim to eradicate the "deep causes of the conflict" and achieve lasting peace. He also said that Russia does not rule out the possibility of agreeing on a new ceasefire in these talks.
Here's a quick recap of the latest developments in the conflict:
Ceasefire Proposals
- Ukraine's Proposal: Ukraine and its allies are advocating for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days, starting on Monday. This proposal is part of an effort to pressure Moscow into agreeing to a truce and negotiating peace to end the nearly three-year conflict[1].
- Russia's Proposal: Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested resuming direct talks without preconditions next Thursday, May 15, in Istanbul[1]. He claims that Kyiv has hindered past ceasefire initiatives and believes direct talks will address the conflict's root causes.
The situation remains tense, with both sides having different approaches to ending hostilities. The West continues to stand with Ukraine, pushing for a lasting ceasefire and peace talks.
[1] Source: ntv.de, hul/rts/dpa/AFP
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The Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the ongoing discussions about a ceasefire in war-and-conflicts zones, such as Ukraine.
This proposed directive could offer factual evidence about the potential harmful effects of ionizing radiation on workers, which is a consideration in the general news context of the war-and-conflicts and the associated politics.
Ukraine and its allies advocate for a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days, starting on Monday, which is in line with the protective measures suggested for workers exposed to ionizing radiation – a complete and dependable cessation of hazardous activities.
In light of the talks between Russia and Ukraine, it would be important for the Commission to address the issue of protecting workers who might be involved in the decommissioning and cleanup of affected sites following a ceasefire. This could form part of the broader effort towards a lasting peace and reconstruction in war-torn regions.
