Zelensky: Jeddah is serious progress, it will be difficult for Russia to get out of it. It has to demonstrate, if it goes to the end of the war or it wants to continue the war. 1/
Zelensky: If Ukraine has taken ceasefire, it should be unconditional. We support a 30-day ceasefire in order to prepare action plan that will lead to sustainable, just peace.
Let's hope that American side will put pressure on Russia. 2/
Zelensky: The encirclement of the Ukrainian military is Putin's lie. There is no encirclement of the Ukrainian military in the Kursk region.
Russian wants to surround the Ukrainian military in the same direction, but on the territory of Ukraine. 3/
Zelensky: Russia wants to maximize its presence on Ukraine territory. I don't want to argue with any partners. They have intelligence and satellites.
Let them see where Russian troops are concentrated and where they are headed. This is not about peace. 4/
Zelensky: Decision on NATO depends on NATO allies, but certainly not on Russia desire. Especially not on Russia veto on NATO, because they have no legal force and should not be given a pass. 5/
Zelensky: We are ready for unconditional ceasefire for 30 days, as proposed by American side. If Russians don’t agree, it means that they don’t agree with President Trump proposal. 6/
Zelensky: Most important thing is neither America nor anyone should go along with Russian BUT [additional conditions]. The ceasefire shouldn’t go along with BUT. It’s given to the parties as opportunity to demonstrate its desire to end the war, or vice versa. 7/
Zelensky: I would pay attention to March 17 the year before last. When the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Putin. 8/
Zelensky: In coming days, we will coordinate with the U.S. next steps. We expect that if the Russian view is not in line with President Trump proposal, his position will be clear, tough, and direct in regard to Putin. 9/
Zelensky: It’s very difficult to link the issue of territories to the first step. I wouldn’t recommend it, because it’s a delay in the process. It's a long way to go. 10/
Zelensky: The issue of territory is complicated. It should be resolved later, at the negotiating table. Red lines should be announced immediately. 11/
Zelensky: Let America now force Putin to take the first step, and then we will discuss all the other steps. 12X
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