Zelensky accepts partial ceasefire on energy infrastructure
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Ukrainian leader Zelensky has agreed to U.S. proposal – which was accepted on tuesday by the Kremlin - for a 30-day ceasefire involving sensitive infrastructure’s attacks, such as nuclear power plants. The proposal was discussed on wednesday, March 19th, during a phone call between Zelensky and the White House.
After the phone call, Zelensky spoke positively and stated that the conversations were “productive” and “frank.” In a virtual meeting with journalists shortly after the call, the Ukrainian president stated that he didn’t feel any type of pressure from Trump. Meanwhile, the White House stated that the Trump administration has promised to increase Ukraine's air defenses.
Before phone talks between Trump and Putin, Ukraine had agreed to an overall 30-day ceasefire, which also included land and maritime combat. However, the Kremlin agreed only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea.
Trump also commented positively on the call, stating that much of the discussion focused on the need to align demands and needs of both sides involved in the conflict. However, European leaders have expressed concerns, especially due to strict conditions set by the Kremlin as essential requirements for achieving a long-term peaceful resolution – such as the cessation of all foreign military and intelligence aid to Ukraine.
After the phone call, Zelensky spoke positively and stated that the conversations were “productive” and “frank.” In a virtual meeting with journalists shortly after the call, the Ukrainian president stated that he didn’t feel any type of pressure from Trump. Meanwhile, the White House stated that the Trump administration has promised to increase Ukraine's air defenses.
Before phone talks between Trump and Putin, Ukraine had agreed to an overall 30-day ceasefire, which also included land and maritime combat. However, the Kremlin agreed only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure and in the Black Sea.
Trump also commented positively on the call, stating that much of the discussion focused on the need to align demands and needs of both sides involved in the conflict. However, European leaders have expressed concerns, especially due to strict conditions set by the Kremlin as essential requirements for achieving a long-term peaceful resolution – such as the cessation of all foreign military and intelligence aid to Ukraine.