Zelenskyy’s office explains Ukraine and US plans if Russia refuses ceasefire
Photo: Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva (Getty Images)
Ukraine and the US will coordinate their actions if Russia refuses the truce. Both countries are ready to adjust their strategy and tactics depending on the situation's development, Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovkva stated this in a comment to Ukrinform.
Zhovkva noted that Russia’s refusal to agree to a truce would not mean the failure of negotiations, emphasizing that everything now depends on Russia's willingness for peace.
"If Russia refuses — and that could happen — it will show the whole world, the American side, and the Ukrainian side its true nature," he stressed.
At the same time, according to the deputy head of the Presidential Office, if Russia rejects the ceasefire, Ukraine and the US will adjust their strategy.
"We will coordinate our positions with the American side. Right now, it is very important that the US has immediately lifted the pause on military aid and intelligence sharing. That alone is already a significant step," he added.
Zhovkva explained that if Russia is not ready for peace, Ukraine and the US will continue to coordinate their positions, possibly adjusting tactics or taking other measures.
"It is crucial to emphasize that the Ukrainian and American sides are working together to develop the next steps in strategy and tactics. The statement also mentioned that in the near future, both sides will form corresponding delegations to discuss the technical aspects of a possible truce. Unfortunately, I cannot disclose details at this moment. But if the ceasefire does not happen, then other aspects and changes in our joint position will be considered," he concluded.
Ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy outlined possible initial steps toward achieving peace, including a proposal to implement a ceasefire in the air and at sea.
On Tuesday, March 11, during a meeting in Saudi Arabia, the US side proposed enforcing a ceasefire across the entire territory, and Ukraine agreed to the proposal.
Now, all eyes are on Russia’s response to the ceasefire proposal. Previously, the US Secretary of State stated that the US would contact Russia regarding the issue on March 12.
Following this, former President Donald Trump announced that his delegation was traveling to Russia to discuss a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.
Earlier today, Zelenskyy explained why Ukraine agreed to the 30-day ceasefire proposal.
