Rustem Umerov: Ukraine is ready for a ceasefire and for a meeting of leaders

The head of the Ukrainian delegation in negotiations with the Russian Federation, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council Rustem Umerov stated Ukraine's readiness for a ceasefire and called for organizing a high-level meeting.

R. Umerov reported this on his Facebook page

"Today, fulfilling the instructions of the President of Ukraine, the Ukrainian delegation is in Istanbul. Before the negotiations, we conducted final preparations with the team. We continue the negotiation process to achieve a just and sustainable peace - for the return of all our compatriots, including children who were illegally taken to Russia," he emphasized.

Umerov noted that Ukraine is fully ready for a ceasefire, and the delegation "uses every - even minimal - opportunity to achieve this goal."

"And this is quite feasible. All technical mechanisms for a ceasefire are well known. The only obstacle is Moscow's unconstructive position," he pointed out.

Umerov also emphasized that Ukraine consistently advocates for organizing a meeting of leaders.

"We were ready for it yesterday. We are ready today. And we will be ready tomorrow. Such a meeting can unlock real political progress. Russia must demonstrate readiness," he urged.