**Ukraine Pushes for 30-Day Ceasefire with Russia**
The President’s Office of Ukraine, led by Head of the Office Andrii Yermak, held online talks with US and European officials to discuss implementing a complete 30-day ceasefire with Russia. This move comes as Ukraine seeks to break the cycle of violence in the region.
**Putin’s Truce Proposal Questioned**
Yermak expressed skepticism towards Russian President Vladimir Putin’s three-day truce proposal, stating that it is not intended to achieve peace, but rather ensure security for Moscow’s parade. He emphasized that a 30-day ceasefire would be a crucial step towards meaningful negotiations and a just and lasting peace.
**Pressure on Russia if Ceasefire Fails**
The parties also discussed possible tools to pressure Russia if it refuses the ceasefire proposal or violates full silence agreements. Ukraine welcomes the bill developed by US congressmen led by Lindsey Graham, which calls for the application of secondary sanctions against Russia in case of a failed ceasefire.
**US and European Support Crucial**
Yermak emphasized that Ukraine is ready for dialogue with the participation and support of the United States and European partners if Moscow agrees to the 30-day ceasefire proposal. This highlights the importance of international backing in efforts to bring about peace in the region.
**Ukraine’s Readiness for Ceasefire**
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine is ready for a 30-day ceasefire from any date proposed by the United States, following comments from US Vice President JD Vance, who expressed concerns that Moscow has not supported the initiative. The Ukrainian government has been willing to begin a full 30-day ceasefire since early March, when the US first proposed an interim truce.
**Ceasefire History**
It is worth noting that Ukraine reported Russia breaking its Easter ceasefire almost 3,000 times within 30 hours. This history of non-compliance raises concerns about Moscow’s commitment to peace and highlights the need for robust international pressure if a ceasefire fails.
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