negotiating without Ukraine, in my view, will not be productive

What could President Putin say or do that would give you more optimism about this peace process? And he said to return all the prisoners of war.

only a real halt to Russia's attacks on civilian infrastructure can signal a genuine desire to end this war and bring peace closer.

We are skeptical when it comes to trusting the Russians.

One of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other civilian infrastructure.

Just assurances and only Putin's words that he orders not to strike energy facilities -- that is not enough.

We have received the signals from the American side that we are most likely talking about the energy facilities ceasefire, not to strike on the energy facilities of both countries, and energy infrastructure.

If the Russians do not strike our facilities, we will certainly not strike theirs.

If President Trump can find time — he is a busy man — if he has time he can phone at any time, we are ready to pick up.

Unfortunately, there have been hits, specifically on civilian infrastructure.

Today, Putin effectively rejected the proposal for a full ceasefire.

We will support any proposals that lead to a sustainable, just peace. But for this we must understand what is at stake.

Pressure must be applied to the one who does not want to stop the war. Pressure must be put on Russia.

Every day of war means losing the lives of our people – the most valuable thing we have.

Putin often does this — he does not say ‘no’ directly, but he does it in such a way that practically everything only delays it and makes normal decisions impossible.

Putin often does this — he does not say 'no' directly, but he does it in such a way that … only delays and makes normal decisions impossible.

Russia is the only party that wants the war to continue and diplomacy to break down.

Putin is lying about the real situation on the battlefield.

Putin cannot exit this war because that would leave him with nothing.

I am very serious (about a ceasefire) and for me it is important to end the war.

We're ready to do this. We're being open and transparent, and we have nothing to hide. The question now is, ball is in your court. How do you respond, President Putin?

We need to show the world that we are not the impediment to peace here.

Ukraine has been seeking peace since the very first moment of the war, and we have always stated that the war continues solely because of Russia.

stand ready to work under President Trump’s strong leadership to get a peace that lasts

ready to come to the negotiating table as soon as possible