Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that Russia and Ukraine may sign a memorandum, which could subsequently lead to a formal agreement to end the full-scale war. The memorandum is expected to address a ceasefire.In press statements reported by state-run news agency (Ukrinform), Zelensky noted that such a memorandum may have been discussed between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump."There could be a respective memorandum in the bilateral format, which may then lead to a roadmap toward ending the war, that is, toward a full agreement. This memorandum, supported by both countries, would include provisions for a ceasefire," Zelensky said.He noted that at this stage, the contents of a potential memorandum with Russia are still unknown."In any case, if the Russian side proposes a memorandum, I don't believe it will remain a secret. This kind of information tends to surface in the public domain. I believe that once we receive Russia's proposals, we will be able to formulate our own vision," Zelensky said.Trump on Monday held phone conversations with both Putin and Zelensky.
May 20, 2025 | 09:56 AM