Wadephul calls on Russia to accept Ukraine's ceasefire proposal

According to Ukrinform, the head of Germany's foreign ministry stated this on the social network X.

"President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has once again demonstrated that Ukraine is ready for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations. I therefore call on Russia to accept the Ukrainian proposal and to begin the truce already tonight," Wadephul said.

As reported by Ukrinform, on May 4 the Russian Ministry of Defense announced what it called a "truce in honor of the celebration of Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War," which is to last from May 8 to 9.

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine had not received official signals from Russia regarding a cessation of hostilities, despite statements on social media. Nevertheless, Kyiv is declaring a ceasefire starting May 6 and is urging Moscow to move from rhetoric to real steps.