Ukraine won't agree to ceasefire on land – President's Office

"He (Trump – ed.) asks, 'Is there a ceasefire plan?' We respond that we do have a plan. We propose a ceasefire from the sky, focusing on drones, missiles, and ballistics. We also propose a ceasefire at sea, committing not to attack. This is somewhat paradoxical, as we hold the initiative in the Black Sea. Additionally, we offer not to target the energy sector," he said.

In his view, the U.S. president is continually launching initiatives aimed at pushing his counterparts toward the desired outcome in the negotiation process.

"But Ukraine also has a position. If you want a truce, we are ready. However, not on land, where Putin could use a ceasefire to buy time—treat the wounded, recruit infantry from North Korea, and later resume the war," Leshchenko stated.

He further noted that 70% of the casualties among the Ukrainian Armed Forces are caused by drones.

"The U.S. assistance is crucial here, but it is not enough to stop the fighting under the terms imposed on Ukraine," the advisor added.

• President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is striving for peace and proposed the first steps to end the war with Russia.
• Zelenskyy confirmed his visit to Saudi Arabia and the talks between the Ukrainian and U.S. delegations.
• Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi said that in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian and American delegations would discuss bilateral relations, strategic partnership, and the path to peace.
• In return, the United States plans to use the meeting with the Ukrainian delegation to assess whether Ukraine is ready to make material concessions to Russia to end the war.