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Tymofiy Mylovanov

@Mylovanov

Apr 24, 2025 • 8 tweets • 3 min read • Read on X

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Zelensky: If Russia is ready for a ceasefire, it must stop massive strikes on Ukraine.

Also, we reviewed Trump’s proposal in London, adjusted some minor details, and sent it back for approval.

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Zelensky: Trump’s team proposed a strategy for a ceasefire during London talks.

Ukraine, European countries, and the U.S. reviewed it, adjusted certain points, and created a document that's now awaiting Trump’s approval.

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Zelensky: Russia dislikes Ukraine’s presence in Africa and opposes normal humanitarian and economic relations between Ukraine and African nations.

Russia seeks exclusive influence not only in Africa but globally.

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Zelensky: Russia kidnapped thousands of Ukrainian children. Today, I handed President Ramaphosa a list of 400 names.

We seek South Africa's assistance in returning them home.

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Zelensky: If Russia says it's ready for a ceasefire, it must stop massive strikes on Ukraine. That's Ukrainians who have been under constant Russian attacks.

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Zelensky: Ukraine faces continuous Russian missile attacks.

The latest strike involved over 200 air targets, including ballistic missiles and drones, causing deaths and injuries in Kyiv and other cities.

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Ramaphosa: South Africa discussed expanding ties with Ukraine in agriculture, trade, education, infrastructure, and energy.

Both sides acknowledge Ukraine’s grain initiative with a hub in Mombasa, Kenya.

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Ramaphosa: South Africa is deeply involved in peace talks for Ukraine, including the African Peace Initiative.

It aims at an unconditional ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of children taken to Russia.

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