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EU welcomes Zelenskyy's call for direct talks with Russia
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EU welcomes Zelenskyy's call for direct talks with Russia

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The European Union welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for immediate negotiations with Russia.
  • EU spokesperson Anita Hipper stated that Ukraine and Europe desire peace and that Zelenskyy's appeal is another call for Russia to end its aggression.
  • Hipper noted that Russia's initial goals have been thwarted, with the conflict entering its fifth year.

The European Union has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for immediate negotiations with Russia. The EU sees Zelenskyy's call as a clear signal that Ukraine desires peace.

We welcome President Zelenskyy's call for immediate negotiations and the call for a ceasefire. From our side, looking at the facts, what we see is that Ukraine wants peace, Europe wants peace.

โ€” Anita HipperThe European Commission's spokesperson for foreign policy commented on Ukraine's call for negotiations.

"We welcome President Zelenskyy's call for immediate negotiations and the call for a ceasefire. From our side, looking at the facts, what we see is that Ukraine wants peace, Europe wants peace," said Anita Hipper, the European Commission's spokesperson for foreign policy. She characterized Zelenskyy's appeal as "another call to Russia to end its illegal war of aggression."

Hipper emphasized that Ukraine continues to demonstrate its willingness for substantive negotiations and an unconditional ceasefire, a proposal the EU has long supported. She also pointed out that the reality on the ground contradicts Russia's initial objectives. "Putin expected to capture Kyiv in just three days. Now we are heading towards the fifth year of illegal Russian aggression. If we look at what Russia has achieved, it is not particularly much," she stated, adding that "the reality on the ground is in complete contrast to what Putin claims."

another call to Russia to end its illegal war of aggression.

โ€” Anita HipperThe spokesperson characterized President Zelenskyy's appeal.

Regarding reports of potential talks between the E3 countries (the United Kingdom, Germany, and France) and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hipper avoided commenting on specific scenarios. "From our side, we support peace in all its forms. We will not comment at this time on who should play a mediating role. We are focusing on our position, our demands, and our priorities," she noted, referencing recent statements by the EU's High Representative.

Putin expected to capture Kyiv in just three days. Now we are heading towards the fifth year of illegal Russian aggression. If we look at what Russia has achieved, it is not particularly much.

โ€” Anita HipperThe spokesperson contrasted Russia's initial goals with the ongoing conflict.

Zelenskyy had published his open letter to Putin on Thursday, proposing a meeting between the two leaders to achieve an agreement to end the war. He also warned that if no agreement is reached, Kyiv is prepared to continue military operations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin had been informed of the letter, stating, "Yes, during the night we already gave Putin the written version. What came from the media went to the president and he examined it. The president has been informed."

the reality on the ground is in complete contrast to what Putin claims.

โ€” Anita HipperThe spokesperson commented on the discrepancy between Russian claims and the situation in Ukraine.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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