Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga confirmed that Ukraine had agreed to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. He called on Russia to take the same step. The statement reaffirms Kyiv’s position, but does not mean that the parties have already agreed on the start of a ceasefire.
Briefly about the main points
- Sybiga confirmed Ukraine’s agreement to a complete ceasefire.
- Kyiv is calling on Russia to do the same.
- More than 50 countries have backed the appeal to Moscow.
- No announcement has been made regarding the start of a coordinated ceasefire.
What Sibiga said about a complete ceasefire
The head of Ukrainian diplomacy emphasised Ukraine’s readiness to cease hostilities without preconditions.
«Ukraine has agreed to a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire. We call on Russia to finally do the same,» said Sibiga.
The Minister had previously explained that the Ukrainian position encompasses ceasefire on land, at sea and in the air. Kyiv also emphasises the need for the return of prisoners of war, civilian hostages and deported children.
More than 50 countries have appealed to Russia
23 September, ahead of the UN Security Council meeting Andriy Sibiga and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaya Kallas More than 50 countries issued a joint statement. The signatories called on Russia to cease its aggression, agree to an unconditional ceasefire and begin substantive peace talks. The document specifically noted that Ukraine had agreed to such a move as far back as March 2025.
The states reaffirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and its right to self-defence. The signatories include Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and most European countries.
The protection of civilians and security in the Black Sea
The joint statement also expressed concern at the escalation of Russian strikes against the civilian population and infrastructure of Ukraine.
A separate clause concerns the Black Sea. The signatories condemned the obstruction of Ukrainian grain exports and supported efforts to ensure freedom of navigation. They emphasised that such attacks threaten global food security.
In addition, the states called on Russia to return the unlawfully detained civilians, deported children and prisoners of war.
Sibiga has thus confirmed Ukraine’s previously announced agreement to a ceasefire. The call for Russia to support this proposal remains relevant: the statements cited do not mention an agreed date for the start of the ceasefire.
