Ukraine's Foreign Minister has pressed for an unconditional ceasefire with Russia as US President Trump prepares for a key discussion with Putin. The anticipated phone call may address Ukraine's demand for a 30-day ceasefire and considers the contentious issue of Crimea's status. Trump indicated that discussions might include dividing assets between Ukraine and Russia. However, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reiterated that Putin appears uninterested in peace, obstructing efforts to halt hostilities. The Kremlin maintains that Crimea remains Russian territory, complicating the prospect of a resolution.
"We expect the Russian side to unconditionally agree to this proposal," said Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha ahead of the meeting. It is time for Russia to show whether it really wants peace.
Trump said on Monday that Washington and Moscow had already discussed dividing up certain assets, including territory and power plants, between Ukraine and Russia as part of the ceasefire deal.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Putin does not want peace, accusing him of continuing to drag out this war in a bid to better the country's military position ahead of any halt in fighting.
The Kremlin has repeatedly said that Crimea, where Russia's Black Sea Fleet is based, is already formally part of Russia.
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