Russia and Ukraine signal readiness for peace talks
President of the United States Donald Trump announced that Russia is ready to make peace, and Ukraine has expressed interest in engaging in talks.
During an address before the joint chambers of Congress, U.S. President Donald Trump mentioned receiving a strong signal from Russia, indicating its readiness to make peace. Trump also highlighted the positive attitude of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is open to initiating talks aimed at ending the conflict.
The U.S. President noted that serious discussions were being conducted with Russia, resulting in strong signals of its willingness for peace. "Wouldn't that be beautiful?" Trump asked rhetorically, expressing hope for the end of the conflict.
It's time to stop this madness, he added, emphasizing the need to end the war that has been going on for three years.
Signals are also coming from Ukraine
Donald Trump quoted a passage from a letter from the President of Ukraine, in which Zelensky expressed readiness to start negotiations promptly. The goal of these talks would be to achieve lasting peace and to sign a minerals agreement.
I appreciate that he sent this letter, said Trump, quoted by the BBC.
Ukraine ready for peace
The President of Ukraine expressed his willingness "to sit at the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring about lasting peace." Zelensky emphasised that his country is ready to act "under President Trump's strong leadership to achieve lasting peace."
Zelensky went further, indicating initial steps for a truce. He proposed an exchange of prisoners and a cessation of hostilities in the air and at sea. He added that Ukraine is ready for this, provided "Russia does the same." According to the Ukrainian president, only then can we talk about a real start to the peace process.
