The Russian Defense Ministry proposed that Ukraine stop shelling Kostiantynivka allegedly for the transfer of bodies
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Russia proposed that Ukraine cease fire in Kostiantynivka on July 6 for a humanitarian operation. President Zelenskyy refuted Putin's statement about the capture of the city.
The Russian Defense Ministry proposed that Ukraine cease shelling of Kostiantynivka from 12:00 to 18:00 Moscow time on July 6. This is reported by Russian media, according to UNN.
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The Russian Defense Ministry notes that in connection with the "liberation" of Kostiantynivka, the Russian side is allegedly ready to conduct a humanitarian operation to transfer the bodies of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers.
"Ukraine must inform the Russian command regarding the decision on the transfer of bodies by 12:00 Moscow time on July 5," the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Recall
Earlier, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov reported that Kostiantynivka was fully taken. Putin announced the creation of a "security zone" in the Kharkiv and Sumy regions.
Later, President Zelenskyy stated that Putin's claim about the capture of Kostiantynivka is false. He invited Putin to meet there for diplomatic solutions but emphasized that he would not cross the front line.