In call with Trump, Zelensky agrees to limited ceasefire, announces new round of talks
20.03.2025 ნახვები: 184
That’s according to Zelensky’s post on X, seen by Ukrinform.
President Trump shared details of his conversation with Putin and the key issues discussed, Zelensky revealed, noting that one of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure.
“I supported this step, and Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it. Our teams discussed this step in Jeddah. The American side also proposed an unconditional ceasefire on the frontline, and Ukraine accepted this proposal as well. We will continue working to make this happen. We believe that such steps are necessary to create the possibility for a comprehensive peace agreement to be prepared during the ceasefire,” the Ukrainian president stated.
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“We believe that together with America, with President Trump, and under American leadership, lasting peace can be achieved this year,” Zelensky underlined.
The Ukrainian leadership expressed gratitude to his U.S. counterpart for “a good and productive start to the work of the Ukrainian and American teams in Jeddah on March 11” as the meeting of the teams “significantly helped in moving toward ending the war”.
The parties agreed that Ukraine and the United States “should continue working together to achieve a real end to the war and lasting peace,” the president wrote.
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He said both presidents had instructed their respective teams to resolve technical issues related to implementing and expanding partial ceasefire.
Ukrainian and American teams are ready to meet in Saudi Arabia in the coming days to continue coordinating steps toward peace, Zelensky noted, adding that the presidents instructed their advisors and representatives to carry out this work as quickly as possible, noting their positive work already done.
“In further meetings, the teams can agree on all necessary aspects of advancing toward lasting peace and security guarantees,” wrote Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Ukrainian leader briefed his counterpart on the battlefield developments and the consequences of Russian strikes. The parties also spoke about the situation in the Kursk region, touched on the issue of the release of prisoners of war and the return of Ukrainian children removed from Ukraine by Russian forces. The parties separately discussed Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and the possibility of strengthening them “to protect lives”.
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The president thanked Donald Trump and the American people for their support and reiterated the fact that Ukrainians seek peace, which is why “Ukraine accepted the proposal for an unconditional ceasefire”.
“I highlighted the importance of President Trump’s concept of peace through strength,” Zelensky stressed, adding that the parties agreed to maintain constant contact, including at the highest level and through the Ukrainian and U.S. teams.
Commenting on the conversation, Zelensky said it was “positive, very substantive, and frank”.
As Ukrinform reported earlier, U.S. President's National Security Adviser Mike Waltz announced plans to discuss with his counterparts from Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday the ceasefire issue and further step towards a peaceful settlement.
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Russian leader Vladimir Putin of establishing peace in Ukraine. On Wednesday, he had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
