Ukraine to Russia: If you're ready for peace, stop fighting tomorrow night
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that if Russia is ready to stop the conflict, it can do so immediately.
- Sybiha called for a ceasefire starting May 6th, presenting it as a serious proposal for peace and diplomacy.
- Russia had previously announced a ceasefire for May 8-9 to coincide with Victory Day, a move Ukraine's president also supported.
Ukraine has issued a clear challenge to Russia: if Moscow is truly ready for peace, it can cease hostilities immediately. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha articulated this stance, emphasizing that Ukraine is prepared to halt the conflict and pursue diplomatic solutions. The proposed ceasefire, effective May 6th, is framed not as a concession, but as a serious offer to end the bloodshed and move towards lasting peace.
Moskova รงatฤฑลmalarฤฑ durdurmaya hazฤฑrsa, bunu yarฤฑn gece yapabilir
This initiative comes after Russia announced its own ceasefire for May 8-9, ostensibly to mark Victory Day. However, Ukraine's proactive proposal suggests a desire to de-escalate on its own terms and test Russia's sincerity. The upcoming dates will serve as a critical juncture, revealing whether Russia's intentions align with peace or with continued military posturing, as Sybiha noted, 'May 6 will show whether Moscow is serious and what it really wants.'
Bu, savaลฤฑ durdurmak ve diplomasi yolunu seรงmek iรงin ciddi bir รถneridir
From our perspective in Ukraine, this is more than just a diplomatic maneuver; it's a testament to our unwavering commitment to peace while defending our sovereignty. While Western media often focuses on the military and geopolitical aspects, for us, the human cost of this war is paramount. This proposal underscores our readiness to embrace peace, but not at the expense of our freedom or territorial integrity. We urge our allies to support this call for a genuine cessation of hostilities, hoping to finally turn the page on this devastating conflict.
6 Mayฤฑs, Moskova'nฤฑn ciddi olup olmadฤฑฤฤฑnฤฑ ve gerรงekten ne istediฤini, barฤฑล mฤฑ yoksa askeri geรงit tรถrenleri mi istediฤini gรถsterecek.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.