HOPE AT LAST ON CEASEFIRE

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- CHRISTOPHER BUCKTIN

UKRAINIAN President Volodymyr Zelensky last night threw his sup- port behind Donald Trump's push for a limited ceasefire with Russia.

After speaking for the first time since their White House bust-up on February 28, Zelensky described their phone call as “positive” and “frank”.

He posted on X: “One of the first steps toward fully ending the war could be ending strikes on energy and other civilian infra- structure. I supported this step, and Ukraine confirmed that we are ready to implement it.

“We believe such steps are necessary to create the possibility for a comprehensive peace agreement to be prepared during the ceasefire.”

America has proposed that both sides halt attacks on energy facilities and infrastructure as a first step toward a broader peace deal.