Zelenskyy addresses ceasefire expectations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed hopes for a temporary halt to hostilities during an interview on Fox News, acknowledging various terms used to describe such a pause, including "ceasefire," "freeze," and "stop."

Reference to Trump's terminology

Zelenskyy specifically mentioned President Donald Trump's phrasing, "a halt to the killings," emphasizing that any pause in fighting, regardless of the term used, is the minimum Ukraine expects from Russia.

Context of ongoing conflict

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in February 2022 with Russia's full-scale invasion, has seen multiple attempts at negotiating a ceasefire, though none have been fully implemented or sustained.

Zelenskyy's stance on negotiations

Zelenskyy's comments come amid continued military operations and diplomatic efforts to find a resolution, though Ukraine has consistently maintained that any agreement must include Russia's withdrawal from occupied territories.