Zelenskyy Accuses Putin of Manipulation Over US 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of 'manipulation' in response to Putin's remarks on a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Zelenskyy claims that Putin's statements are an attempt to 'prepare a refusal' and drag out the war. Zelenskyy's comments come after Putin expressed support for the US ceasefire proposal but raised 'serious questions' about its implementation, stating that any ceasefire should lead to long-term peace and address the root causes of the conflict. The Ukrainian leader criticized Putin for being 'very manipulative' and accused him of framing the ceasefire with preconditions that would hinder its effectiveness.