Zelensky: Ukraine, the US and Europe have developed a ceasefire plan
Volodymyr Zelensky announced a ceasefire plan developed with the US and European partners. On August 24, Kyiv hosted a summit of the Coalition of the Willing, and Emmanuel Macron promised to accelerate deliveries of air defense equipment. At the same time, according to Zelensky, Russia is not ready for a ceasefire for grain vessels in the Black Sea.
Sources
· 5Зеленский: Украина, США и Европа разработали план прекращения огня
1Зеленский: Россия не готова к прекращению огня для зерновозов в Чёрном море
2Зеленский проводит саммит Коалиции желающих в Киеве 24 августа
3Макрон согласился ускорить поставки средств ПВО Украине, заявил Зеленский
4Зеленский заявил в День независимости, что Украина хочет мира, но не сдастся
5Key points
- On August 23, Zelensky stated that Kyiv, together with the US and European partners, had developed a plan to end the war that includes a ceasefire, mutual troop withdrawal and the creation of a buffer zone.
- On August 24, Kyiv hosted a Coalition of the Willing summit; Macron, Merz and Burnham served as co-chairs, and Norway pledged $9 billion to Ukraine.
- According to Zelensky, Russia is not ready for a ceasefire for ships carrying agricultural products and wants the deal to cover strikes on Russian oil refineries and pipelines.
- Macron agreed to accelerate deliveries of air defense equipment to Ukraine and said he was ready to appeal to allies to transfer Patriot interceptors.
- Zelensky had earlier said that Ukraine wants peace, but is not ready to surrender to Russia at any cost.
What happened
On August 24, Kyiv hosted a Coalition of the Willing summit. The summit was co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Norway pledged to provide Ukraine with $9 billion next year, matching the record level of 2026.
Why it matters
Zelensky said that Russia is not ready for a ceasefire regarding ships carrying agricultural products in the Black Sea. According to him, Moscow wants any deal to cover strikes on Russian oil refineries and pipelines. He also said he had suggested to several leaders that their vessels be used to carry food from Ukrainian ports without coming under attack.
French President Emmanuel Macron, after a nearly two-hour phone call with Zelensky, agreed to accelerate deliveries of new French equipment to Ukraine. The leaders discussed the shortage of air defense assets; Macron said he was ready to appeal to allies with stockpiles of US-made Patriot interceptors. The Patriot air defense system is the only weapon in Ukraine's arsenal capable of shooting down the high-speed ballistic missiles used by Russia.
What changed
Earlier, on Independence Day, Zelensky had already said that Ukraine wants peace but is not ready to surrender to Russia at any cost. Now he announced a concrete ceasefire plan developed with partners.
Related original articles
- Зеленский: Украина, США и Европа разработали план прекращения огняKun.uz · 6d ago
- Зеленский: Россия не готова к прекращению огня для зерновозов в Чёрном мореReuters Business · 6d ago
- Зеленский проводит саммит Коалиции желающих в Киеве 24 августаRFE/RL Central Asia · Aug 23
- Макрон согласился ускорить поставки средств ПВО Украине, заявил ЗеленскийReuters Business · Aug 22