Sun May 11 08:35:21 UTC 2025: ## Zelenskyy Calls for 30-Day Ceasefire, Expresses Hope for Russia-Ukraine Talks
**Kyiv, Ukraine (May 11, 2025)** – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Sunday that he expects Russia to agree to a 30-day ceasefire beginning Monday, May 12th, and that Ukraine is prepared for direct talks with Russia. This announcement follows a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin for talks in Istanbul later this month, although Putin did not commit to the 30-day ceasefire suggested by European leaders and supported by the US.
Zelenskyy, in a social media post, stated, “There is no point in continuing the killing even for a single day. We expect Russia to confirm a ceasefire — full, lasting and reliable — starting tomorrow, May 12, and Ukraine is ready to meet.” He expressed cautious optimism regarding Russia’s apparent consideration of ending the conflict, stating, “It is a positive sign that the Russians have finally begun to consider ending the war…The entire world has been waiting for this for a very long time. And the very first step in truly ending any war is a ceasefire.” While welcoming the prospect of negotiations, the statement emphasizes the crucial need for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.
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