In his comments Thursday, Putin raised concerns that Ukraine would use a ceasefire to its military benefit, and said Russia wanted to press ahead as its forces made advances.
He also questioned how the ceasefire would be monitored across a front line thousands of kilometres long.
“Putin often does this, he doesn’t say ‘no’ directly, but he does it in such a way that he practically only delays everything and makes normal solutions impossible. We think that this is all just another Russian manipulation,” Zelenskyy said.
He added that the American side said they were “ready to organise control and verification” of the ceasefire.
“It is feasible to ensure this with American capabilities, European capabilities. And to prepare answers to all the questions about long-term security and real, reliable peace during the ceasefire and put a plan to end the war on the table,” Zelensky said.
