Zelensky "does not deserve" a truce for elections in Ukraine, says Russian foreign minister

The head of the Russian foreign ministry stated on Monday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "did not deserve" a truce to organize a presidential election in Ukraine.

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Zelensky "does not deserve" a truce for elections in Ukraine, says Russian foreign minister

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The head of the Russian foreign ministry stated on Monday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "did not deserve" a truce to organize a presidential election in Ukraine.

"I do not think he deserves this respite, I do not think we will once again allow ourselves to be bought by assurances and promises," said Sergei Lavrov at a press conference.

The Ukrainian leader has called for a "60-day" ceasefire with Russia, notably to organize elections after a call from Donald Trump to change the president in Ukraine.