Hey there! Have you heard about what’s happening between Russia and Ukraine? 🌍 It’s a big deal, and it’s important for us to understand.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently talked about the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine. A ceasefire means that both sides agree to stop fighting for a while. 🛑🤝
He said, “We are in favor of stopping the fighting, but we want it to lead to lasting peace.” That means he hopes that by stopping now, they can find a way to make peace that lasts a long time. 🕊️
But there are some challenges. The area where the fighting is happening is very long—about 2,000 kilometers! That’s like the distance from Paris to Athens. 🗺️ It’s hard to watch such a big area to make sure everyone follows the rules.
President Putin is also worried that if they stop fighting, Ukraine might use the time to get more soldiers and weapons. He wants to make sure that doesn’t happen. ⚖️
On the other side, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy feels that Putin might be making it too hard to agree to a ceasefire. He wants peace too, but they have to find a way that works for everyone. 🤔
Even the United States is involved! There are talks about having an “immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire,” which means they’d stop fighting for 30 days to see if they can make peace. 🗣️
It’s a complicated situation, but many people around the world are hoping for peace. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that they can find a way to stop the fighting and make friends again! 🤞🌈
Reference(s):
Putin says Russia 'in favor' of ceasefire, but nuances exist
cgtn.com
