Photo: Andriy Sybiga, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine (Getty Images) Author: Ivan Nosalsky
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire because it could start the path to ending the war with Russia. There is no talk of freezing the conflict.
This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiha on Facebook.
He noted that in the joint statement with the United States, Ukraine took a step “ahead of the curve,” which proves that it is ready to move toward a just end to the war.
“Ukraine is not an obstacle to peace; it is a partner in its restoration. This is what happens when allies speak – openly, sincerely and to the point,” the head of the MFA added.
Sibiga specified that the issue is about a 30-day ceasefire, which can be established if Russia agrees to such a step. The American side will now discuss this issue with the Russians.
” Why is this temporary ceasefire important? Because this is not about a frozen conflict. It is about trying to start the path to ending the war in a fair way. It is also a step that demonstrates who is really interested in peace ,” the Foreign Minister explained.
Cease-fire
Let us recall that during negotiations with the US in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to a proposal that provides for a ceasefire with Russia for 30 days.
At the same time, the joint statement of the two countries stated that such a regime could be extended if Kyiv and Moscow agree.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured that if Russia agrees to a ceasefire, “silence will begin immediately.”
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