Putin Signals Conditional Support for US-Backed Ceasefire in Ukraine
The proposed 30-day truce faces hurdles as Russia demands guarantees and Ukraine resists territorial concessions.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed conditional agreement to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire but raised concerns over monitoring and guarantees against Ukrainian regrouping.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Putin of manipulative tactics to delay a ceasefire, emphasizing that Kyiv will not accept a frozen conflict or cede territory.
- Ukraine's retreat from most of the Russian Kursk region, initially seized in a cross-border offensive, has weakened its bargaining position in ongoing negotiations.
- US President Donald Trump has pushed for the ceasefire, seeking a diplomatic breakthrough despite criticism of his concessions to Russia and strained relations with Ukraine.
- International leaders, including India's PM Modi and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, have urged for a peaceful resolution, though concerns remain about Russia's long-term intentions.
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