Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on trip
The Hindu
Ukrainian President Zelensky seeks military and financial support from European allies amid fears of Trump's re-election.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday (October 10, 2024) a ceasefire with Russia was not under discussion with European allies and urged more Western support ahead of a tough winter during his lightning tour of four capitals.
Mr. Zelensky was seeking a military and financial boost during a 48-hour trip to London, Paris, Rome and Berlin, amid fears of dwindling support if Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidency next month.
The Ukrainian President travelled to Rome for a working dinner with Giorgia Meloni, after which the Italian Prime Minister announced the city would host the next "recovery conference" to help Ukraine's reconstruction on July 10-11, 2025.
"Ukraine is not alone and we will stand with it for as long as needed," Ms. Meloni told reporters after the supper.
Before that, Mr. Zelensky held talks with France's President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, after which he denied media reports that he was discussing the terms of a ceasefire with Russia.
"This is not the topic of our discussions," he told the press in the French capital. "It's not right. Russia works a lot with media disinformation so it [such reports] is understandable," he added.
Mr. Zelensky has rejected any peace plan that involves ceding land to Russia, arguing Moscow must first withdraw all troops from Ukrainian territory.
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