Kyiv Open to Ceasefire and Negotiations in Any Format, Says Foreign Ministry

Kyiv is ready for peace talks in any format and a ceasefire lasting at least 30 days, said Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha in a statement on the ministry's Telegram channel. "Russia can demonstrate genuine willingness for peace negotiations by agreeing to a real ceasefire for at least 30 days. If Russia is ready for a 60- or 90-day ceasefire, we are ready as well," he noted. "When the weapons fall silent, negotiations can begin — in any format that brings peace," the minister concluded. Ukraine declared its readiness for a 30-day ceasefire back in March. Since then, Russia agreed to a ceasefire for Easter, which lasted from 6:00 PM on April 19 to 12:00 AM on April 21. On April 28, President Vladimir Putin announced another ceasefire, from 12:00 AM on May 8 to 12:00 AM on May 11, during the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.