Zelensky says Ukraine, US, Europe drafted ceasefire plan
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on August 23 that Kyiv, together with US and European partners, has developed a set of proposals to stop the war. The plan includes a ceasefire, mutual withdrawal of Russian and Ukrainian troops from the front line, and creation of a buffer zone. The announcement comes as Russia has repeatedly rejected similar proposals.
Key Facts
- Zelensky announced the plan on August 23, saying Ukraine worked on it with representatives of US President Donald Trump and European officials.
- The plan includes a ceasefire, mutual withdrawal of Russian and Ukrainian troops from the front line, and creation of a buffer zone.
- Vatican diplomat Paul Richard Gallagher visited Russia on August 24 and may convey the proposals, with a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov scheduled for August 25.
- Lavrov has said Russia will not agree to stop the war along the current front line, calling such a move a devaluation of the feat of grandfathers who defeated Nazism.
Ceasefire Proposal
Zelensky said on August 23 that Kyiv had developed a set of proposals to stop the war together with the United States and European partners. The plan envisages a ceasefire, mutual withdrawal of Russian and Ukrainian troops from the front line, and creation of a buffer zone. He added that the American side has several more ideas and is looking for a convenient moment to present them.
Diplomatic Channel
Vatican diplomat Paul Richard Gallagher visited Russia on August 24 and may convey the proposals. A meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled for August 25. Journalists noted that Russia has previously rejected such proposals, so hopes for a serious result in negotiations remain low.
Russian Position
Lavrov recently said Russia will not agree to stop the war along the current front line. He said such a move would devalue the feat of grandfathers who defeated Nazism. Lavrov added that a cessation of hostilities can be achieved only through a long-term, reliable, and stable agreement.
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