Key facts
- Russia proposed a temporary ceasefire in Kostiantynivka.
- The ceasefire is intended to facilitate the handover of fallen Ukrainian soldiers' bodies.
- Russia suggested Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
- The meeting was proposed to take place in Moscow.
- The proposal aims to open channels for direct dialogue.
Russia has put forth a proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the city of Kostiantynivka. The primary objective of this proposed ceasefire is to facilitate the handover of the bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. In addition to the ceasefire, the Kremlin has also extended an invitation for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to travel to Moscow for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This diplomatic initiative appears to be an attempt by Russia to open direct lines of communication and potentially de-escalate specific aspects of the ongoing conflict. The proposal suggests a willingness from the Russian side to engage in direct dialogue at the highest levels, though the specific terms and conditions for the body handover and the proposed meeting remain unspecified in the initial announcement.