Фото: president.gov.ua
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Kyiv agrees to a ceasefire on May 9–11.
Zelensky recalled that Ukraine had promised to respond symmetrically after Russia refused to cease fire beginning May 6, but Russia later agreed to conduct a prisoner exchange in a 1000-for-1000 format.
“In recent days there have been many statements and signals regarding the configuration of tomorrow in Moscow in connection with our Ukrainian long-range sanctions. The principle of symmetry in our actions is well known and was communicated to the Russian side. An additional argument for Ukraine in determining our position has always been the resolution of one of the key humanitarian issues of this war — namely, the release of prisoners of war. Red Square is less important to us than the lives of Ukrainian prisoners who can be brought home.
That is why today, within the framework of the negotiation process mediated by the American side, we received Russia’s agreement to conduct a prisoner exchange in a 1000-for-1000 format. A ceasefire regime should also be established on May 9, 10, and 11. Ukraine is consistently working to bring its people home from Russian captivity. I instructed our team to quickly prepare everything necessary for the exchange,” Zelensky stated.
The Ukrainian president thanked Donald Trump and his team for their diplomatic involvement.
“We expect the United States to ensure that the Russian side fulfills the agreements,” he added.
Donald Trump earlier announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia on May 9, 10, and 11. The sides are also expected to carry out a prisoner exchange.