New attack on Vladimir Putin The president of Ukraine launched Volodimir Zelenski characterizing his Russian counterpart’s proposal for a three -day ceasefire “artificial and theatrical”.
“Vladimir Putin’s proposal to have a truce from May 8 to May 10 is purely for spectacle reasons,” Volodimir Zelenski said in statements to reporters.
At the same time, he noted that “no one will help Putin play this game to create a mild atmosphere for his exit from isolation on May 9th and to make his leaders, friends and associates, who will come to the red square for one another,” in a few days.
According to the president of Ukraine, the initiative of his Russian counterpart is more intended to be a symbolic “humanitarian” maneuver for the May 9th events in Moscow and not a serious commitment to peace.
This year, leaders from about 20 countries are expected to participate in the festivities for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany on May 9, including Chinese President Xi Jing and Brazilian President Luisio Lula Da Cuba and Venezuela.
Zelenski also reported that Kiev cannot guarantee the “security” of the international leaders who will attend. “We don’t know what Russia will do that date. It can take various measures, such as fires, explosions, and then blame us, “the Ukrainian president said.
Ukrainian president argued that the truce must have a duration of at least 30 days so that there is time to build a reliable process and start negotiations, pointing out that the complete cessation of fire is not possible without strong monitoring. “If he wants to show honest mood, let’s start with 8, but for 30 days. Not for 3, ”he said.
Trump “sees things a little different” after our meeting in the Vatican
Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski said US President Donald Trump’s views began to develop after their meeting in the Vatican last month, the first after their conflict at the White House.
“I am sure that after our meeting in the Vatican, President Trump began to see things a little differently. We’ll see it. This is his vision, his choice in any case, “Zelenski said in a small group of journalists, including AFP, in a statement with an embargo until Saturday.