Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia

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.