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Zelenskyy Rejects Putin's Ceasefire, Backs U.S. Proposal

5/4/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's three-day ceasefire proposal as a mere "theatrical performance." Instead, he rallied behind a U.S.-supported 30-day ceasefire. In a bid to strengthen Ukraine's defense and economic recovery during these turbulent times, a new minerals deal with the U.S. has also been established.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Russian President Vladimir Putin's three-day ceasefire proposal as a mere "theatrical performance." Instead, he rallied behind a U.S.-supported 30-day ceasefire. In a bid to strengthen Ukraine's defense and economic recovery during these turbulent times, a new minerals deal with the U.S. has also been established.