KYIV, April 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow
Zelenskiy Welcomes Iran Truce, Says Ukraine Open to Ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine’s Response to Middle East Ceasefire and Ongoing Conflict with Russia
Zelenskiy’s Statement on Ceasefire
KYIV, April 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow ceased strikes.
"Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war waged by Russia here in Europe against our state and our people, and we support the ceasefire in the Middle East and the Gulf that paves the way for diplomatic efforts," he wrote on X.
Potential for Diplomatic Agreements
"It is obvious to everyone that a ceasefire can create the right preconditions for agreements," he added.
Ukraine’s Position on U.S. Actions and Iran
Ukraine had previously praised U.S. "decisiveness" in attacking Iran, which is a close ally of Russia and has supplied thousands of drones that have been used to hit Ukraine.
Calls for Ceasefire and Peace Negotiations with Russia
Kyiv has repeatedly called for Moscow to agree to a full ceasefire in its four-year war so that the two sides can negotiate a peace deal. Russia says it wants comprehensive terms for peace to be agreed before it stops fighting.
Ukrainian Support in the Middle East
Deployment of Specialists
Ukraine has also sent more than 200 specialists to the Middle East to help counter Iran's drone attacks.
Ongoing Security Efforts
"Ukrainian expert military teams will continue to work in the region to help further develop security capabilities," Zelenskiy said.
(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Kate Mayberry)
