Item 1 of 2 Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks during a press briefing following phone calls with U.S. President Donald Trump, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 19, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo

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KYIV, Aug 8 (Reuters) – President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed ways to achieve peace in Ukraine in a call with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday.

“Cyril also shared details of his conversation with the Russian side. Ukraine’s position is absolutely clear: the path to peace must begin with a ceasefire. We are ready for this,” Zelenskiy wrote on X.

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