Ukraine will seek clarification from US President Donald Trump’s team on details of a Russian proposal for a brief ceasefire next week, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday.
Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and told reporters they had discussed the idea of “a little bit of a ceasefire”.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that the truce would cover May 9, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, but the exact timing had yet to be determined.
May 9 is a major public holiday in Russia, marked by a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square. Putin, since launching his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, has used the event to rally the nation behind the war, portraying Russia’s modern-day troops as heroes following in the footsteps of those who fought against Adolf Hitler.
“We will clarify what exactly this is about — a few hours of security for a parade in Moscow, or something more,” Zelenskyy said of the ceasefire proposal.
“Our proposal is a long-term ceasefire, reliable and guaranteed security for people, and a lasting peace. Ukraine is ready to work toward this in any dignified and effective format,” he posted on X.
