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Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged

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Posted on June 4, 2025

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KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until such time as a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "My proposal,

Zelenskiy Proposes Ceasefire Until Meeting with Putin is Set

KYIV (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until such time as a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"My proposal, which I believe our partners can support, is that we propose to Russians a ceasefire until the leaders meet," Zelenskiy told a briefing in Kyiv.

June 2 peace talks with Russia in Istanbul made little progress toward ending the three-year-old war in Ukraine, apart from an exchange of proposals and a plan for a major swap of prisoners of war, which Zelenskiy said would take place this weekend.

(Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko, Max Hunder and Aleksandar Vasovic; Editing by Andrew Heavens and Kevin Liffey)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy proposes a ceasefire with Russia.
  • The ceasefire is suggested until a meeting with Putin.
  • Peace talks in Istanbul showed little progress.
  • A major prisoner swap is planned for the weekend.
  • Zelenskiy seeks support from international partners.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Zelenskiy propose regarding the ceasefire?
Zelenskiy proposed implementing a ceasefire until a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
What was the outcome of the June 2 peace talks?
The June 2 peace talks in Istanbul made little progress, resulting only in an exchange of proposals and a plan for a major swap of prisoners of war.
Who reported on Zelenskiy's ceasefire proposal?
The information regarding Zelenskiy's ceasefire proposal was reported by Reuters.

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