In connection with the war in Ukraine that has lasted for almost 3 years, president Volodymyr Zelenski announced that he was ready to sit at the negotiating table with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the conflict. This message met with Kremlin's reply, which confirmed that Putin was open to talks with Zelenski.
President Zelenski said, "If people think we gotta go diplomatically, and I think we are ready to go diplomatically, then the United States, Europe, Ukraine and Russia must participate in this". He added that he was ready to sit at the negotiating table with Putin if it was the only way to reconstruct peace to the Ukrainians.
The Kremlin spokesman, Dmitri Pieskov, replied that it was Kiev that should show “openness and interest in specified negotiations”. Psykov said Putin believes the Russian side remains open to negotiations, despite problems with Zelenski's legitimacy.
Russia pushed the communicative that Zelenski exercised his power illegally due to the fact that his word of office ended in 2024. However, Ukrainian law prohibits elections during martial law, and the president of Ukraine announces that elections will take place erstwhile the conflict is over.
According to the independent Russian paper "Kommersant", Pieskov besides confessed that Russia and the United States have late intensified their contacts on Ukraine. U.S. president Donald Trump earlier said that his country has "very constructive talks" with Kiev and Moscow.
It is worth noting that the increase in the number of war victims in Ukraine is alarming. According to UN data, more than 13,000 people have died since the start of the conflict and more than 30,000 have been injured. The conflict besides caused large material losses, including the demolition of infrastructure and residential buildings.
In this context, Zelenski's message and Kremlin's consequence are the first concrete steps towards ending the war. The global community should support these efforts and encourage both sides to proceed their discussions.
The figures for the war in Ukraine are as follows:
* Oh, yeah * Over 13,000 people died
* Over 30,000 people were injured
* Over 3 million people have been affected by conflict
* Over 1.5 million people were displaced
The war in Ukraine has been 1 of the biggest conflicts in Europe since planet War II. Therefore, support for the global community is crucial to end the conflict and reconstruct peace in the region.
It is worth noting that the European Union and the United States have announced humanitarian aid for Ukraine, including the supply of food and medicines. Moreover, the EU and the US have introduced economical sanctions against Russia in consequence to its aggressive policy towards Ukraine.
In this context, talks between Zelenski and Putin are the first concrete steps towards ending the war. The global community should support these efforts and encourage both sides to proceed their discussions to reconstruct peace and stableness in the region.
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Peace in Ukraine: A Chance to End War
