Ukraine did not accept Orban’s proposal for a ceasefire, - Zhovkva

Ukraine did not accept Orban’s proposal for a ceasefire, - Zhovkva

Deputy Head of the Office of the President Ihor Zhovkva commented on Orban’s proposal to Zelensky to stop the fire and begin peace negotiations.

During the telethon, the TV presenter told the official that Orban’s idea is “Russian narratives, and Ukraine rejects such things.” And she asked Zhovkva what Bankova’s reaction would be.

But Yermak’s deputy answered not so categorically. And he never directly stated that Orban’s proposal was unacceptable.

“I’ll tell you that this is not the first country that talks about such a possible scenario. The President of Ukraine listened to his interlocutor, but in response stated his position. The position of Ukraine, as you rightly say, is quite clear, understandable and well-known,” he said Deputy Head of the President’s Office.

But he clarified that “it’s not just about Russian narratives.” According to Zhovkva, “such processes cannot be perceived in isolation.”

He further stated that Ukraine’s plan is to draw up a settlement plan in cooperation with other countries by the second summit, which will then be proposed to Russia.

Based on this answer, Kyiv is not considering the option of declaring a truce until negotiations with Russia begin within the framework of the second “Peace Summit”.