Zelensky Proposes Wide-Ranging Ceasefire Protections for Ukraine's Infrastructure
Selenksyy proposes potential truce terms
In a promising turn of events, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed, in principle, to a temporary truce between their armies, starting as soon as Monday. A team from Ukraine will travel to Saudi Arabia to hammer out the details.
During a press conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo, Zelensky confirmed discussions with the US regarding the ceasefire. He stressed the importance of explicitly stating which objects should be off-limits to prevent miscommunication.
Politics Zelensky Seeks Protection for Key Infrastructure Initial negotiations will focus on limiting the truce to energy facilities, but Zelensky intends to widen the protection to more vital civilian infrastructure, such as railways, ports, and other crucial facilities. Zelensky commented, "I don't want to risk different interpretations of what we're agreeing on."
Teams are already prepared to create lists of these critical infrastructure objects to ensure robust protection during the proposed ceasefire.
Politics Muddled Talks on Nuclear DealIn a previous address to the heads of state and government of the European Union, Zelensky called for continued sanctions against Russia until they withdraw from Ukrainian territory and make full amends for damages incurred by their aggression. Contrary to media reports, Zelensky disputed a statement from Trump's spokesperson about a proposed nuclear deal, stating, "The ongoing diplomatic efforts do not mean that Russia should be under less pressure."
Both Putin and Zelensky have consented to a suspension of attacks on enemy energy infrastructure, as part of their discussions with US President Donald Trump. With the upcoming talks in Saudi Arabia, they aim to work out the specifics of this agreement.
Enrichment Insights:- Zelensky's proposed ceasefire protection includes energy infrastructure, as well as key civilian infrastructure items such as railways, ports, and other critical facilities.- Negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Russia seek to resolve differences and ensure the effective protection of these infrastructure objects.
Source: ntv.de, uzh/dpa
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- The European Union, in its fight against terrorism, has expressed support for Ukraine's pursuit of peace, including Volodymyr Zelensky's proposed wide-ranging ceasefire protections that encompass not only energy infrastructure but also key civilian infrastructure such as railways and ports.
- Despite the ongoing negotiations between the US, Ukraine, and Russia aimed at resolving differences over the ceasefire, misunderstandings persist, with Volodymyr Zelensky recently disputing a statement from Donald Trump's spokesperson about a proposed nuclear deal, clarifying that the diplomatic efforts should not relieve pressure on Russia.
- In response to the proposed agreement between Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to suspend attacks on enemy energy infrastructure, sanctions against Russia by the EU and other Western powers remain in place, with the aim of compelling Russia to withdraw from Ukrainian territory and make full amends for damages incurred by their aggression.
