Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct Talks

Zelensky Demands Cease-Fire in Response to Putin’s Call for Direct Talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine responded cautiously on Sunday morning to Russia’s offer of direct talks, calling it a “positive sign” but insisting that President Vladimir V. Putin must agree to an immediate cease-fire first. Mr. Zelensky’s comments came hours after Mr. Putin rejected a cease-fire and instead proposed that direct talks between representatives of … Read more

Zelenskyy expects Russia to commit to ceasefire, says ‘ready’ for talks

Zelenskyy expects Russia to commit to ceasefire, says ‘ready’ for talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (May 11, 2025) said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on Monday (May 12) and that Kyiv was “ready” for direct talks with Russia. Mr. Zelenskyy spoke hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct … Read more