Zelenskiy says Russian conditions for Black Sea ceasefire 'unrealistic'

British PM Keir Starmer speaks to journalists after meeting on Ukraine, in Paris
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks to the media at the UK Ambassador's Residence after a meeting with European leaders on strengthening support for Ukraine, in Paris, France, March 27, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/Pool
Source: REUTERS

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday Russia's conditions for a ceasefire on the Black Sea were "unrealistic," and that Russia was trying to drag out talks in order to grab more land.

He also said that lifting sanctions on Russia at present would be a "disaster for diplomacy."

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