Zelenskyy accuses Russia of delaying peace talks with Ukraine
Speaking in Kyiv after talks with Czech President Petr Pavel, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has taken the initiative in the negotiations and has worked “very well” with US mediators. “In some issues, however, we are not on the same side (with the US). That is clear,” he added. He also criticized ultimatums, saying “an ultimatum, in my view, is a non-working model in democratic relations between countries.”
Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine, like the US, seeks an end to the conflict, but Russia is “delaying all processes, starting with the humanitarian track.” He cited agreements at the end of last year for exchanges involving 1,000 prisoners on each side, which were postponed by Russia, along with other proposals.
He noted that Ukraine’s negotiating team is “actively” working with US representatives, and a delegation is traveling to the US for further discussions. “We hope that there will be more clarity both regarding the documents that we have actually prepared with the American side, and regarding Russia's response to all the diplomatic work that has been and is taking place,” Zelenskyy said.
Moscow has yet to respond to Zelenskyy’s remarks but has previously supported US President Donald Trump’s claims that Kyiv has delayed talks.
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