Zelenskyy's ceasefire proposal to Putin ignored
Ukraine's proposal to halt strikes along the line of contact was delivered to Putin, but Moscow has not responded.
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Russia has not responded to Ukraine's proposal for a mutual halt on critical infrastructure strikes, limiting its concessions to a three-day moratorium on capital attacks during US envoy talks. Meanwhile, Moscow has also stalled on evacuating civilians from occupied Oleshky, where thousands remain trapped.
Ukraine has proposed a ceasefire to halt strikes on critical infrastructure, but Russia has not responded. Moscow has only agreed to a three-day halt on capital strikes during US-led talks, while attacks on Ukrainian energy and fuel infrastructure continue. Zelenskyy has threatened retaliation if blackouts occur and offered to meet Putin at the G20 summit.
Ukraine's proposal for a full ceasefire along the line of contact was delivered to Putin but remains unanswered. Russia only agreed to a three-day halt on capital strikes, while continuing attacks on fuel stations. The limited outcome underscores the gap between US-led diplomatic efforts and Moscow's willingness to de-escalate.
Ukraine's direct ceasefire proposal to Putin received no response, while US envoys secured a three-day halt on capital strikes. The diplomatic split highlights Russia's preference for Trump-brokered talks over bilateral engagement with Kyiv.