So far, Russia has not shown any serious intent to make progress. It must do so without delay,
A very good meeting today with China, in Switzerland,
No matter how long this war is going to last, we’ll never yield.”
The challenge we face today is not only about the future of Ukraine -- it is existential for Europe as a whole,
I have brought our friends and partners to London to make clear that we must stand together, allied in our protection of sovereignty, of peace and of Ukraine,
I’ll be waiting for Putin in Turkey on Thursday. Personally,
On the night of 11 May (from 2:00 am on 11 May), the enemy attacked with 108 Shahed attack drones and various types of imitator drones,
We expect Moscow to agree to a ceasefire that allows real talks to take place. First the weapons must be silenced, then the discussions can begin,
As president Trump has repeatedly said, stop the killing!! An unconditional 30-day ceasefire first and, during it, move into comprehensive peace discussions. Not the other way around.”
We are facing a once-in-a-generation moment for the collective security of our continent,
This would be the first step towards a long-term, lasting peace, rather than a prologue to more armed hostilities after the Ukrainian armed forces get new armaments and personnel, after feverish trench-digging and the establishment of new command posts.”
President Zelensky today already said that, yes, Ukraine is ready to negotiate,
Ukraine says they’re ready for a ceasefire right now, a 30 days ceasefire.”
Otherwise, it will be advantage for Ukraine. Ukraine will continue their total mobilization, bringing new troops to front line. Ukraine will use this period to train new military personnel and to give a rest to their existing ones,
But they’re not ready for immediate negotiations,
Ukraine is trying to escape from negotiations,
We have heard loud and clear from President Trump that ceasefires should be full and unconditional. And we have heard from other European leaders,
There was no reason for Putin to be shooting missiles into civilian areas, cities and towns, over the last few days,
If [Putin] is serious about peace, he has a chance to show it now,
We’re essentially starting over, starting from scratch with the Chinese, ... and they seem to think that they really want to rebuild a relationship that’s great for both of us.”