Ukraine is ready for talks with Russia on the current frontline

Ukraine is ready to stop fighting along the current frontline. Zelenskyy and European leaders have said that this could form the basis for peace talks.

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Zelenskyy and EU leaders
Zelenskyy and EU leaders agree on Ukraine's position ahead of possible peace talks - the current frontline could become the basis for agreements. Photo: Reuters

Ukraine is ready to stop hostilities along the current frontline - statement by Zelenskyy and European leaders

The position before the negotiations is defined

Ukraine is ready to start peace talks with russia, if current front line become starting point to make arrangements.
This is stated in the a joint statement by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of several European countries, adopted after a series of consultations.

«The current line of contact should be the starting point of negotiations. Ukraine's position before these talks needs to be strengthened - militarily, diplomatically and politically,» the document says.


European support remains in place

European leaders reaffirmed their readiness to Support Ukraine in any format of negotiations, but emphasised that the decision on the ceasefire must be adopted on Ukrainian terms.
At the same time, they stressed that The position of the Armed Forces of Ukraine needs to be strengthened, We need to ensure that Ukraine has a strong negotiating position.

«Peace must be just, not imposed. Ukraine should enter the negotiations from a position of strength,» the European partners said.


The goal is a sustainable ceasefire

According to sources in diplomatic circles, we are talking about temporary cessation of hostilities along the current frontline without changing the internationally recognised borders of Ukraine.
It can become the first stage of a broader peace process, which will provide security guarantees and gradual restoration of control over the occupied territories.


Context.

Earlier, Zelenskyy had repeatedly stressed that any negotiations were possible only with the participation of Ukraine and its allies, The company is free from pressure from third parties.
Consultations on this issue are currently ongoing, before the likely meeting between Trump and Putin, The issue is being discussed in diplomatic circles.

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