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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Zelensky warns partners not to let Putin ‘deceive’ them on ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelensky has warned Ukraine’s partners not to let Russia and Vladimir Putin “deceive” them over a ceasefire.

The Ukraine president issued his warning in a video address on Wednesday evening (12 March).

It came following breakthrough talks between Ukrainian and US officials in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv saying it was ready to accept a proposed 30-day ceasefire.

President Zelensky said: “The key factor is our partners’ ability to ensure Russia’s readiness not to deceive but to genuinely end the war.”

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