Zelenskyy says Ukraine and US support Germany's idea of holiday ceasefire

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine and the United States have supported the idea of a ceasefire over Christmas and the New Year holidays, but that everything depends on Russia's political will.

Source: Zelenskyy speaking to Ukrainian media

Details: According to Zelenskyy, the idea was proposed on Monday 15 December by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Quote: "Friedrich did indeed propose this idea. It was announced by him today as official, both publicly and during our conversations. The United States of America supports this idea. I, as president, certainly support it."

Details: Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine supports any form of ceasefire, including an energy ceasefire, but stressed that everything depends on Russia's political will.

Quote: "Many things in this regard will likely depend on Russia's political will."

Background: President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously stated that Ukraine is ready for an "energy ceasefire" with Russia, provided that Russia is also willing to agree to it.

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