Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being manipulative in his response to a proposed ceasefire plan in Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s comments come after Putin stated that he agreed ‘in principle’ with a US-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. However, Zelenskyy believes that Putin’s statement is part of a familiar pattern of manipulation.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to numerous casualties and widespread devastation in the region. The proposed ceasefire plan aims to bring some relief to the war-torn country and help facilitate peace talks between the two nations.
Zelenskyy’s criticism of Putin’s response highlights the delicate nature of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian leader’s skepticism towards Putin’s intentions underscores the deep-rooted distrust between the two countries.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Russia will respond to the proposed ceasefire plan and whether or not a truce can be established in Ukraine. In the meantime, tensions between the two nations remain high as they navigate the complexities of the conflict.
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DW seriously get better facts and reporting
What about forceful street mobilization of civilian men with huge violation of human rights in Ukraine? I dont want to die for corruption!
Ukraine should use the ceasefire pause intelligently for rearming & recreating their army
If Russia agrees to a ceasefire but lays down the condition that it should also include a pause on Western arms & aid deliveries and pause on intelligence sharing to Ukraine. And Ukraine's western border should be sealed. Then the Ukranians should reject that outright because it will prevent them from restarting the fight..
Who voted Zelenski to power… seriously
Trump is deluded
He is mot trustworthy
Slava Ukraine
Zelensky needs to go, with his goons, and the war will end.
Still waiting for Trump to figure out that the whole reason the two countries have been fighting a war is because they don't agree to the same conditions for peace.
Anyone in this position wouldn't rush to commit, Putin is very right, like it or not Ukraine will come to the table one day, with no tricks or hidden agenda.Russia aims to achieve set goals for this operation.
Putin won't want peace until he's at a disadvantage, so time to help Ukraine if we want peace
anyone who is angry about Russia should not listen to DW and BBCs opinion and listen to PUTIN himself talk since 2020, he has been very consistent since day 1. Ukraine and EU however changed their stance from FULL OUT EUROPE WAR to 30 days seize fire in just 3 days. what happened? all this inconsistency in EU and USA is giving ulterior motive. These news channels were trying to sell us a war and now they all want 30 pause? very sus
Zelenskyy still with same attitude he had in the white house. Acting like a spoiled kid.
This statement from Zelensky is completely redundant unless himself has hidden goals.
“Since Peter the Great, Russia had been expanding at the rate of one Belgium per year.” – Henry Kissinger. This is a behavioural pattern. It does not resemble a long-term peace, it resembles a pause. Take a couple of Belgiums for peace now, disarm 5 or 6 more Belgiums for next time. If Russia wants conditions, disarm Transnistria, disarm Kaliningrad, be realistic about guarantees… These should be the West's minimum red lines if we are setting conditions before agreeing to an unconditional ceasefire
History is written by victors
they also need time to round up more elderly to join U forces….seeing as the youngsters fled overseas
Sadly all the constant adulation of last 3 years by EU and the Democrats seems to have gone to Zelensky's head. Forgetting his fragile situation and his deep dependence on the West, Zelensky the pampered powerless puppet has been strutting around as if he is a superman, a global superpower. Sky high in a bubble.
Funny if the slaughter of the innocent Ukranians was not so sad.
Putin is very much right.
Well, that was pretty obvious and you don't need to be a foreteller to understand the intention of Ukraine to rearm within these 30 days
GOD bless president TRUMP
Western leaders could not give answer about sophisticated diplomate's speech in Belarus. Only a child is barking from the cage.
Peace only on Russia's terms. No other way.
Lies, only, lies,Zelensky is a very big liar.
Zelensky is a joke.
He was the one who refused to negotiate until Trump forced him to negotiate.
Now when Putin said yes, Zelensky now blamed Putin for not being sincere.
The least he can do is to keep the mind open.
Whole world knows that the west never be trusted.
President Putin is not Afraid of anyone. He is just being truthful. Ukraine, EU and US can not be trusted
USA should form an alliance with us 🇷🇺 the largest country in the world 🌍 and that will leave the EU and Zelensky dangling in the wind!
Zelensky asked for weapons to have a break rearm for 30 days and have another go .
If you can read Putin Zelensky why did You bang your chest for NATO membership maybe you did read it correctly you made yourself rich out of it to the last Ukrainian
Ukraine wants to prolong his presidency. And western elites wants to profit out of Ukrainian lives.
DW spins their lefties narrative to brainwash their audience… nothing new.
Zelensky’s days are numbered.
There are many Russia Troll here
Realistic not manipulative. He should take english language lessons. 🤣
Who asked for his opinion. Lets wait for Trump and Putin call.
How about the Budapest memorandum
Looking at the comments here, it is pretty clear that none of the DW and Zelenskiy spins are having effect
Comedian loves to talk