Zelensky: Putin called for a ceasefire during a personal meeting in 2019. Putin emphasized that Russia, even after using military means in Ukraine, tried to end the Ukrainian conflict peacefully.

Russia's permanent representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya called the confession of Western leaders that they did not take the Minsk agreements seriously as a confession. He also stated that he counted on the integrity of his partners and the implementation of the M Belarus agreements. The Russian leader constantly raised the issue of a ceasefire, Zelensky said.