Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Because we all know who actually makes decisions in Russia.

Despite the relatively low level of the Russian delegation, out of respect for President Trump... we still want to try to take at least the first steps towards a ceasefire.

We do not legally recognise any of our temporarily occupied territories as Russian. This is the Ukrainian land.

Our delegation is at the highest level - the ministry of foreign affairs, the office of the president, the military, our intelligence agencies... in order to make any decisions that can lead to just peace.

From what we see, it looks more like a decorative deployment by Moscow.

Anything other than an agreement on an unconditional ceasefire would be a failure.

Everything in Russia depends on Putin.

We now await similar steps from Russia.

I informed the Pope about the agreement between Ukraine and our partners that, starting today, a full and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days must begin.

Ukraine wants to end this war and is doing everything for this.

I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally. I hope that this time the Russians will not look for excuses.

We await a full and lasting ceasefire, starting from tomorrow, to provide the necessary basis for diplomacy.

We have agreed that from Monday 12th of May, a full and unconditional ceasefire must start for at least 30 days.

Ukraine cannot be responsible for what happens on the territory of the Russian Federation.

The coming weeks are expected to be very active for Ukraine in diplomacy.

At the very least… refrain from striking civilian infrastructure.

For over 50 days now, Russia has been ignoring the American proposal for a full and unconditional ceasefire.

In practice, either Putin does not have full control over his army, or the situation proves that in Russia, they have no intention of making a genuine move toward ending the war, and are only interested in favorable PR coverage.

We discussed a lot one on one. Hoping for results on everything we covered. Protecting lives of our people. Full and unconditional ceasefire. Reliable and lasting peace that will prevent another war from breaking out.

Real pressure on Russia is needed so that they accept either the American proposal to cease fire and move towards peace, or our proposal — whichever one can truly work and ensure a reliable, immediate, and unconditional ceasefire, and then…

A very symbolic meeting that has the potential to become historic if we achieve common results.

I agree with President Trump that Ukraine does not have enough weapons to regain control of the Crimean peninsula by force of arms.

Russia continues to kill people and avoid tough pressure and accountability for this.

Emotions have run high today. But it is good that 5 countries met to bring peace closer.

We insist on an immediate, complete and unconditional ceasefire.