Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed Vladimir Putin's proposal for direct talks in Istanbul but stressed that Ukraine expects a lasting ceasefire to begin immediately. In a social media post, he noted it was a positive development for Russia to consider ending the conflict, stating that a ceasefire must precede any negotiations. French President Emmanuel Macron echoed his sentiments, advocating for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to facilitate dialogue, insisting that negotiations cannot occur while violence persists.
It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war. The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time.
There can be no negotiations while weapons are speaking. There can be no dialogue if, at the same time, civilians are being bombed.
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