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Posted on April 8, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 9, 2026
Add as preferred source on GooglePresident Zelenskiy welcomed the U.S.–Iran ceasefire and noted that Ukraine is prepared to match it with a reciprocal halt in hostilities, stating a ceasefire could enable diplomatic progress. He reaffirmed Ukraine’s ongoing Middle East efforts, deploying over 200 specialists to help counter Iranian
KYIV, April 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding that Kyiv was ready to "respond in kind" if Moscow ceased strikes.
"Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war waged by Russia here in Europe against our state and our people, and we support the ceasefire in the Middle East and the Gulf that paves the way for diplomatic efforts," he wrote on X.
"It is obvious to everyone that a ceasefire can create the right preconditions for agreements," he added.
Ukraine had previously praised U.S. "decisiveness" in attacking Iran, which is a close ally of Russia and has supplied thousands of drones that have been used to hit Ukraine.
Kyiv has repeatedly called for Moscow to agree to a full ceasefire in its four-year war so that the two sides can negotiate a peace deal. Russia says it wants comprehensive terms for peace to be agreed before it stops fighting.
Ukraine has also sent more than 200 specialists to the Middle East to help counter Iran's drone attacks.
"Ukrainian expert military teams will continue to work in the region to help further develop security capabilities," Zelenskiy said.
(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Kate Mayberry)
Zelenskiy stated that Ukraine is ready to respond in kind and agree to a ceasefire if Russia halts its strikes.
Ukraine welcomed the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, seeing it as a positive step towards diplomatic efforts and regional stability.
Iran, a close ally of Russia, has supplied thousands of drones that have been used in attacks on Ukraine.
Ukraine has sent over 200 specialists to the Middle East to help counter Iran's drone attacks and support regional security.
Russia insists that comprehensive terms for peace must be agreed before it will stop fighting.
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