According to Zelenskyi's advisor, the ceasefire would only help the Russians, while the Ukrainian president says they should just withdraw. The Kremlin's reaction was predictable. Summary.
Zelenskyi's adviser already stated at the beginning of November that he thought a ceasefire would only help the Russians, because they could sort out their ranks in the meantime.
Unlike his advisor, however
the Ukrainian president already recommended to the Russians in mid-December that Russia should start withdrawing at Christmas.
"This is the time when normal people think of peace, not aggression"
Volodymyr Zelensky said.
However, the Russians' answer on the subject is more in line with the suggestion of Zelensky's advisor.
This is out of the question"
- the Kremlin spokesman said in relation to whether Moscow considered the possible withdrawal of troops from Ukraine before the end of 2022.
"The Ukrainian side must take into account the realities that have developed in the past."
Peskov added.
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