The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, responded this Saturday to the 30-hour truce announced by the Kremlin for the celebration of Easter with a more ambitious counterproposal. He proposed that both sides lay down their arms for a period of 30 days, starting from next Sunday.
Zelensky raised the stakes by offering to extend the truce to a full month, in an attempt to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia. This proposal arises amid ongoing tensions in the region, with armed confrontations that have resulted in a significant number of casualties.
The Ukrainian leader aims to reaffirm his commitment to pursuing a lasting ceasefire and promoting negotiations to end the conflict in eastern Ukraine. He has expressed his willingness to dialogue with Russia to achieve a solution that benefits both parties and the region as a whole.
Zelensky's initiative has generated various reactions in the international community, with hopes that it could lay the groundwork for a permanent cessation of hostilities and the beginning of a peace process. For its part, Russia has yet to respond to this proposal, keeping in suspense the possibility of a significant extension of the truce between the two countries.
Amid uncertainty, Zelensky's proposal stands out for its call for peace and dialogue as fundamental ways to resolve regional conflicts and promote stability in Eastern Europe.
