ZELENSKY: ‘UKRAINE IS READY FOR PEACE’: In a video address to his citizens last night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave his full-throated endorsement to the U.S. proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire that would put the onus on Russia to show it is ready to bring the three-year war to a close. “Ukraine is ready for peace. Russia must also show whether it is ready to end the war – or continue it,” Zelensky said.

“Ukraine’s proposal for this meeting with the Americans consisted of three points: silence in the skies — meaning no missiles, bombs, or long-range drones — and silence at sea,” Zelensky said. “During the discussion, there was a proposal specifically from the American side to immediately take the first step beyond that and try to establish a complete ceasefire for 30 days, not only with regard to missiles, drones, and bombs, not only in the Black Sea, but also along the entire frontline.”