Ukraine, represented by the Deputy Chairman of the President’s Office Pavlo Palisa, believes the agreements made in Saudi Arabia with the U.S. are valid, particularly relating to a ceasefire and the protection of critical infrastructure. Observations from negotiations indicate a surprising readiness from Ukraine for a ceasefire, amid ongoing Russian attacks.
The Deputy Chairman of the President’s Office, Pavlo Palisa, has affirmed that Ukraine considers the agreements made in Saudi Arabia during negotiations with the American delegation to be valid. These agreements primarily address the cessation of attacks targeting energy and port infrastructure, as well as ensuring shipping safety in the Black Sea.
Ukraine maintains a protocol of recording and transmitting violations of these agreements to the American side through diplomatic channels. Notably, Ukraine has refrained from providing the United States with a detailed list of critical infrastructure facilities, such as names or coordinates, instead offering criteria for their identification.
During his address to Ukrainian and international media, Palisa shared his personal observations regarding the negotiations in Saudi Arabia. He remarked that American negotiators did not impose pressure on their Ukrainian counterparts and were surprised by Ukraine’s willingness to consider a ceasefire, which included a strategic proposal categorized into “domains” (land, air, and sea).
Pavlo Palisa noted that the Russian delegation seemed to possess a reduced mandate from their leadership compared to that of the Ukrainian delegation. This detail may reflect a larger context in which negotiations were framed.
In earlier developments, on March 11, discussions took place in Jeddah, which led to Ukraine agreeing to an immediate temporary ceasefire, with the condition that aid and intelligence sharing from Washington would resume. President Volodymyr Zelensky indicated that a 30-day ceasefire could be established across the entire front line, contingent upon Russia’s acceptance.
On March 18, a conversation between Trump and Putin included discussions about the proposed 30-day ceasefire, during which Putin requested Ukraine halt its mobilization and rearmament. Following this, both parties indicated preliminary support for a mutual halt of attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days.
However, the matter took a complicated turn when Trump subsequently informed Zelensky about his conversation with Putin. Zelensky expressed readiness to endorse the suspension of strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure.
While the United States reached agreements with both Ukraine and Russia to avoid attacks in the Black Sea, Russian officials have stipulated that the ceasefire in this domain remains dependent on the easing of sanctions, presenting a contradiction to statements made by the United States. Amid these negotiations, Russia continues to carry out extensive attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure.
In summary, Ukraine asserts the validity of recent agreements established with the United States concerning a temporary ceasefire and the cessation of attacks on critical infrastructure. Ongoing dialogues reflect complexities in enforcement, particularly with differing positions on sanctions between Russia and the U.S. Additionally, the Ukrainian delegation’s preparedness for negotiations suggests a significant shift in tactical considerations. However, Russia’s persistent assaults highlight ongoing tensions and the challenges to secure lasting peace in the region.
Original Source: babel.ua
