Five ceasefire options: Ukraine is ready; Russia needs to take action

Ukraine is considering five possible options for a ceasefire with Russia and is ready to pursue them. However, implementing any of them requires constructive steps from the Russian side. According to UNN.

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Georgii Tykhyi, outlined the proposals:

• A full and unconditional ceasefire. Ukraine agreed to this option during the talks in Jeddah in March 2025. Ukraine’s agreement remains in force, but implementation requires Russia to agree as well.
• Turkey’s proposal concerning the Black Sea.
• A separate Black Sea proposal being developed by Egypt.
• A broader proposal from India.
• An option from the United States, discussed during the latest contacts between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Both Black Sea proposals are being developed in consultation with Ukrainian diplomats. Georgii Tykhyi explained:

“These are not simply proposals from outside being presented to the Ukrainian side; they are initiatives developed with the participation of Ukrainian diplomats as well.”

Commenting on Ukraine’s position, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson said:

“The Ukrainian side is genuinely ready and willing to engage constructively on these options.”

In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin lifted internal restrictions on air strikes. This led to an increase in attacks on civilian sites in Ukraine.

We wrote earlier:

• Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe have prepared a plan to end the war with a buffer zone
• Russia warned: ceasefire starting May 12 or crippling sanctions — the West’s ultimatum
• Zelenskyy rejects Putin’s “theatrical” ceasefire: Ukraine insists on a ceasefire for at least 30 days
• The Kremlin is ready for a ceasefire, but without weapons for Ukraine. A 30-day truce or a lull before another strike?
• Ukraine agrees to a 30-day ceasefire: the decision is up to Russia, says Zelenskyy