German foreign minister urges Russia to accept Ukraine's ceasefire proposal

Olha Kovalchuk - 5 May, 18:33

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has urged Russia to agree to a ceasefire proposed by Ukraine from the night of 5-6 May.

Source: Wadephul on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda

Details: On 4 May, Russia's Defence Ministry unilaterally announced a "truce" for 8-9 May, when Russia marks Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded by declaring a ceasefire starting on 6 May.

Wadephul noted Ukraine's willingness to agree to an immediate ceasefire and urged Russia to accept the proposal.

Quote: "President Zelenskyy has once again proved that Ukraine is willing to have an immediate ceasefire and negotiations. I therefore call on Russia to accept Ukraine's proposal and begin a ceasefire as early as tonight."

Background:

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has called on Russia to show that it is serious about the ceasefire.
US President Donald Trump said he proposed a "little bit of a ceasefire" to Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin during their phone call on 29 April.

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