
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.


