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For almost a month now, Russia has not only refused to accept the ceasefire, but has also stepped up its bombardment of civilians, with tragic casualties again a few days ago in Ukraine,
It is urgent that Russia stops with the pretences and stalling tactics and accepts the unconditional ceasefire,
Now, when it comes to the actions that Russia is showing every day, including with the recent attacks that have killed at least 20 civilians, and as you said, 9 children included, Russia is showing a total disrespect for the talks. And it shows every day that it has zero interest to pursue this,
But the outcome of these peace talks must be a strengthened Ukraine, because Putin does not respect weakness. And this is why we need to put Ukraine in a position of strength. This is why we have committed to increase our defence support, our capabilities in this regard,
But we cannot be naïve when we deal with Putin and when we see his murderous attacks on a daily basis,
This is also connected to Kyiv’s continued plans for militarisation and so on. Therefore, all these aspects remain on the agenda. And while we share the idea that a ceasefire must happen as soon as possible, we must ensure our interests and clarify the issues I have mentioned."
We're talking to Russia. We'd like them to stop. I don't like the bombing. The bombing goes on and on,
Trump told reporters on Sunday These questions are hanging in the air, so far no one has given an answer to them,
he added, blaming the lack of progress on "the Kiev regime's uncontrollability". Putin does support the idea that a ceasefire is needed, but before that a whole range of questions have to be answered,
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday We will know soon enough, in a matter of weeks, not months, whether Russia is serious about peace or not,
This is one of the reasons why Russia is distorting diplomacy, why it is refusing to agree to an unconditional ceasefire - they want to preserve their ability to strike our cities and ports from the sea."
Zelensky said in his evening address We are waiting for the United States to respond -- so far there has been no response."
There were no casualties, and no fire occurred."
The administration of the region said on Telegram In this case Ukraine will have full right to exercise right to self-defence,
A ceasefire at sea is not just about free navigation and the export of food products -- it is, above all, about overall security and bringing peace closer."
He gave a call for a ceasefire in his post on X and said If there is a ceasefire, it must be unconditional -- one that does not allow for the destruction of life. Ukraine has agreed to the United States' proposal of a full, unconditional ceasefire. Putin is refusing. We are awaiting a response from the United States--none has come so far, and we also expect a response from all in Europe and around the world who truly want peace."
The number of air attacks is increasing. This is how Russia reveals its true intentions – to continue the terror for as long as the world allows it
Putin and Trump together have done their best to persuade us that the rules have changed.”
The pressure on Russia is still insufficient,
the Ukrainian president added On this day of national mourning in Ukraine, my thoughts are with the children and all civilian victims of Russia's deadly strikes,
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