The nation has recommended Moscow’s proposal, backing a diplomatic settlement to the Ukraine battle
Vietnam welcomes the proposal made by Russian President Vladimir Putin to renew direct peace talks with Ukraine with none preconditions, the nation’s Overseas Ministry spokeswoman Pham Thu Hold has mentioned.
Vietnam has constantly backed the concept to settle the battle between Russia and Ukraine by diplomacy, she mentioned, and approves of the most recent talks proposal made by the Russian president, the spokeswoman acknowledged throughout a press convention on Monday.
“We welcome the current proposal made on Could 11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin to renew direct negotiations with Ukraine,” the spokeswoman acknowledged.
Early on Sunday, the Russian president proposed that “the Kiev authorities resume the negotiations they interrupted in 2022” with none preconditions, on Could 15 in Istanbul, Türkiye. Putin made the remarks whereas addressing the media on the conclusion of celebrations marking the eightieth anniversary of Victory Day, throughout which Moscow hosted quite a few overseas leaders and dignitaries.
Negotiations might finally result in “some type of new truce and a brand new ceasefire,” the president mentioned. “We’re set on critical negotiations with Ukraine. Their purpose is to eradicate the foundation causes of the battle and to attain a long-term lasting peace for a historic perspective,” Putin burdened.
The proposal was met with a blended response from Kiev and its Western backers, who insisted that any talks have to be preceded by agreeing to a 30-day truce. The Russian proposal got here shortly after leaders from France, Germany, Poland, the UK, and the EU reiterated their demand for a “full and unconditional” ceasefire and claimed that this could “create room for diplomacy.”
US President Donald Trump, nonetheless, demanded Kiev “instantly” accepts the Russian proposal, suggesting that the talks would at the very least present whether or not reaching a peace deal was attainable or not. Kiev considerably shifted its stance following Trump’s remarks, as Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky claimed he was really prepared to satisfy Putin in individual in Istanbul. He nonetheless as soon as once more reiterated the demand for a ceasefire previous to the talks.
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