In a step that paves the way for talks, Zelensky calls for freezing the battle lines with Russia

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Wednesday for freezing the battle lines in the war his country is waging against Russia, considering this a first step towards ceasefire talks.

In an interview with the "Fox & Friends" program, Zelensky said in response to a question about whether he would accept a peace agreement that would freeze the battle lines in their current state. He said, "We have to freeze the situation now, and I think this is the actual way to end this war... We call it a ceasefire."

The Ukrainian president explained that freezing the status quo had become necessary, considering that this “represents a real path to ending this war.” And that his position did not mean accepting any formula without conditions, as he linked the agreement to Kiev remaining in control of 75% of Ukraine’s territory or more.

The formula that Zelensky spoke about means freezing the field reality as it currently is, instead of waiting for all lands to be restored or continuing to fight to achieve this goal, with the details of the potential agreement remaining unannounced in the statements received.