Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he supports the ceasefire between the United States and Iran and appealed to Russia to follow suit.
In a statement on Telegram, he called the ceasefire in the Middle East “the right decision that leads to the end of the war.”
“This is saving people’s lives, avoiding the destruction of cities and villages, allowing power plants and other infrastructure to operate normally, and therefore, this is the time and the necessary conditions for diplomacy to yield results,” Zelensky wrote.
He said that Ukraine has always called for a ceasefire in the war waged by Russia against the Ukrainian country and its people.
“We support the silence in the Middle East and the Gulf, which paves the way for diplomatic work. Ukraine once again repeats to Russia: We are ready to respond in kind if the Russians stop their strikes. It is obvious to everyone that a ceasefire can create the right prerequisites for agreements,” Zelensky said.
He also emphasized the role of the international community in ensuring security.
“Various countries were involved in the negotiation process, and it is important that the United States took this diplomatic step. Ukrainian expert military teams will continue to work in the region to further develop security capabilities,” Zelensky said.
The president added that the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf has a global impact, including on the economy and the cost of living in every country.
“That is why security must be guaranteed, and the interests of every people must be taken into account when determining post-war conditions. It is equally important to protect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,” he said.
Zelensky also called for active and coordinated action by the international community.
Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha said that Ukraine welcomes the agreements between Wahsington and Tehran on a ceasefire, saying that “American determination is working.”
Ukraine part of discussions on future function and security of Hormuz Strait
“We welcome the agreement between President Trump and the Iranian regime to unblock the Strait of Hormuz and cease fire, as well as Pakistan’s mediation efforts. American decisiveness works,” Sybiha wrote on X.
“We believe it is time for sufficient decisiveness to force Moscow to cease fire and end its war against Ukraine,” he added.
Ukrainian forces have joined consultations on the future operation of the Strait of Hormuz, Zelensky said in his Tuesday evening address.
He revealed Ukraine is taking part in discussions on how the waterway will function going forward, stressing that safe navigation is a global priority. Zelensky noted that Ukraine has relevant experience in ensuring maritime security in the Black Sea.
“It is necessary that everyone in the world also appreciates this,” he said.
Zelensky added that Ukraine is also working on supply arrangements with European and Middle Eastern partners, describing it as part of a broader model in which Kyiv exports security expertise while strengthening its own energy resilience.
He said countries in the Middle East facing conflict urgently need such expertise.
“Ukrainian expertise has worked, everyone recognizes it. As a result, there are long-term agreements on security cooperation,” he added.
The comments had come before US and Iran agreed to a temporary two-week ceasefire. As part of the deal, Iran said it would allow safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for roughly one-fifth of global oil trade.
Talks are set to begin in Islamabad on Friday, in the first major diplomatic push to de-escalate the conflict since February.
Pakistan has played a central mediating role, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urging US President Donald Trump to extend his deadline and calling on Iran to reopen the waterway as a goodwill gesture.