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Zelenskyy: Moscow Not Implementing Ceasefire
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Zelenskyy: Moscow Not Implementing Ceasefire

From Ta Nea · (7h ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is not being implemented by Moscow.
  • Zelensky's comments come amid repeated Ukrainian accusations that Russian forces continue attacks despite temporary de-escalation agreements.
  • Kyiv asserts that ongoing hostilities undermine US diplomatic efforts and hinder any prospect of a substantive peace process.

President Volodymyr Zelensky has voiced strong criticism, asserting that the ceasefire, announced by US President Donald Trump and confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian leaders, is not being observed by Moscow. This statement underscores Ukraine's persistent claims that Russian forces continue their offensive operations along the front lines, despite agreements aimed at de-escalation.

Kyiv reports new violations in critical sectors of the front, involving artillery and drone attacks. This continued aggression, according to Ukrainian authorities, directly sabotages the diplomatic initiatives led by the United States to stabilize the situation. It casts a long shadow over any realistic hope for a meaningful peace process.

From our perspective in Ukraine, this is not merely a matter of broken promises; it is a direct challenge to our sovereignty and a blatant disregard for international efforts to achieve peace. While Western media may report on the ceasefire announcements, they often fail to capture the daily reality on the ground: the continued shelling, the loss of life, and the systematic undermining of any diplomatic progress by Russian forces. This ongoing conflict, despite pronouncements of peace, remains a stark and painful reality for us.

The ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and confirmed by both Ukrainian and Russian leaders is not being implemented by Moscow.

— Volodymyr ZelenskyyPresident Zelenskyy's statement on the non-implementation of the ceasefire.
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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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