Zelensky open to freezing conflict with Russia along current frontline

KIEV, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he would agree to a peace deal with Russia that would freeze the conflict along the current frontline, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Wednesday.

"Right now, we need to freeze the situation. I believe this is a realistic way to put an end to this war," Zelensky said.

He added that following a potential ceasefire, Ukraine would seek security guarantees from U.S. President Donald Trump and European countries.

"The most important thing is peace, and peace supported by security," Zelensky said.

On Tuesday, Zelensky discussed proposals for various ceasefire formats with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Oslo, the capital of Norway.

Earlier on Wednesday, Witkoff met with Russian leaders in St. Petersburg, Russia.