US Edition'Idiots' — Zelensky Slams Russia’s Proposal for Brief Truce to Retrieve Fallen Soldiers' Bodies
- Russian aide Vladimir Medinsky announced a two to three day ceasefire proposal on June 2 in specific front line areas to retrieve fallen soldiers' bodies.
- Russia's ceasefire offer followed peace talks in Istanbul and contrasted with Ukraine's skepticism and ongoing drone attacks on Russian bases.
- Ukrainian President Zelensky sharply criticized the proposal as a brief pause rather than a real ceasefire and called those behind it 'idiots'.
- Zelensky noted that Russia does not currently consider a genuine ceasefire and called on U.S. Allies to implement robust sanctions to increase pressure on Russia.
- The proposal’s effectiveness remains uncertain as U.S. President Trump indicated readiness to act if Moscow stalls, though he also seeks a peace deal soon.
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'Idiots' — Zelensky slams Russia’s proposal for brief truce to retrieve fallen soldiers' bodies
President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia’s proposal for a 2–3-day local ceasefire to retrieve the bodies of fallen soldiers, speaking during a June 2 online press conference attended by the Kyiv Independent.Russia proposed a temporary two- to three-day ceasefire in specific areas of the front line to allow for the retrieval of fallen soldiers' bodies, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said on June 2. Medinsky, who heads Moscow’s …
Selenskyi makes a clear statement after the negotiations in Istanbul. Ukrainian President calls Russian interlocutors "idiots".
Medinsky's proposal infuriated Zelensky: EADaily
EADaily, June 2nd, 2025. The head of the Kiev regime, Vladimir Zelensky, called the representatives of the Russian delegation at the talks in Istanbul idiots because of the proposal to cease fire for 2-3 days to exchange the bodies of dead soldiers, the Telegram channel "Caution…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia's proposal to cease fire for 2-3 days in certain sections of the front.
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