Ukraine backs 5 ceasefire options and waits for Russia to agree
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi (photo: Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
Ukraine is ready to work on solutions to achieve peace and is working with its partners on five different ceasefire formats, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi said at a briefing.
The Foreign Ministry noted that these are five different formats previously mentioned by Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
These are proposals developed with the participation of Ukrainian diplomacy that are realistic and mutually beneficial.
Ukraine is working on five main areas:
Full and unconditional ceasefire. A general ceasefire that Ukraine agreed to back in March 2025. This agreement remains in force and awaits a reciprocal decision from Russia.
Black Sea format. Proposals on the safety of navigation in the Black Sea, which are being developed jointly with Türkiye and Egypt.
Food security in the Black Sea. Solutions for preserving and protecting food exports with India's active involvement.
Energy track through India. A ceasefire and an end to strikes specifically on energy infrastructure, which the Indian side is actively working on.
US track for an energy ceasefire. Work on a ceasefire in the energy sector involving the US, which was discussed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump.
"It takes two to tango, so the Russian side needs to agree to these modalities. In our view, the proposals are mutually beneficial and realistic," Tykhyi stressed.
The Foreign Ministry is urging the public to carefully assess statements about the peace process and not fall for manipulative claims.
"It seems to me that this is simply cynicism and the use of people's fatigue for cynical political purposes to score points. Attempts to shift the blame for the continuation of the war from Moscow to Kyiv are manipulation," the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.
Earlier, the Kremlin said that India was ready to become fully involved in efforts to resolve the war against Ukraine and would make a feasible contribution to the process.
At the same time, New Delhi is strengthening its role in diplomatic efforts.
In particular, India is actively working on a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea, as the safety of navigation in the region directly affects its trade interests and food security.
In addition, the Indian side, led by Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, is looking for ways to achieve an energy ceasefire and end attacks on critical infrastructure.
Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed that it is actively cooperating with India on these proposals and is ready for constructive and realistic solutions.
