Published 11/05/2025 12:00 | Edited 11/05/2025 12:03
Russian President Vladimir Putin took an important step towards peace negotiations to end the war. The agent indicated that he intends to dialogue directly with the representatives of Ukraine. The proposition was made on Sunday (11) in a statement broadcast by Kremlin.
Putin’s proposal is for the negotiation table that is scheduled for May 15, next Thursday, in Istanbul, Turkey, is made among countries without pre-conditioning.
As they portray international news agencies, the Russian leader reaffirmed his commitment later at a press conference in which he dealt with the Victory Day ceremony on Nazifascism, which brought together leaders such as Lula and Xi Jinping.
He stressed that the proposal made to Kiev is on the table and that the Ukrainian representatives must leave political interests aside and meet what the population asks. Putin also thanked Brazil, China, USA and countries from Africa and the Middle East for their efforts to end the end of the war.
In a post on network X, Volodimir Zelenski considered a ‘positive sign’ the nod for the end of the conflict. However, it conditioned the realization of the right debate between Moscow and Kiev to a ceasefire from Monday (12).
The request for a 30 -day armistice is made by Zelenski and European leaders, including France President Emmanuel Macron, threatened with expanding sanctions against Russia.
Commenting on this pressure for the ceasefire made by other countries, Putin said he was not guided by Ultimatos and recalled that he has already performed truce such as Easter and now on the 80th anniversary ceremonies in World War II. He also pointed out that Ukraine attacked her country with drones and missiles during this last period when she was right at a truce of 72 hours.
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The Russian news agency Tass brought this Sunday statement from the Ministry of Defense of the country that indicates that “Despite the announcement of the ceasefire, the Ukrainian Armed Forces continued to conduct combat operations against Russian troops. A total of 14,043 ceasefire violations were recorded.”
TASS also evidenced by President Lula to journalists in which he said he will discuss Ukraine crisis with China and France. After being in Russia, the Brazilian and entourage leader will be received by Chinese on a state visit and participate in the IV China-Celac Forum.
“I will discuss the question of peace with Xi Jinping, I will discuss with France, because the only thing that interests Brazil in this question is the fastest return to the normality of relationships around the world.”he stressed Lula, in a phrase highlighted by the agency about the need to continue dialogue with those who really seek the struggle for peace.
*With information AFP and TASS
Source: vermelho.org.br
