Limited Ceasefire Agreement Faces Challenges as Ukraine and Russia Dispute Terms
Ukraine and Russia agree to a limited ceasefire amidst ongoing skepticism and conflicting terms, with President Zelensky stressing cautious optimism about implementation.
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After everything Trump has said in the last two months, Europeans realise the Americans may not be there in the future, which has concentrated their minds.
Zelensky hopes US will 'stay strong' in face of Russian demands
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The worries lie in the costs, manpower and equipment needed to deploy a substantial army to maintain peace, with fears also raised that the move may end with a direct conflict with Russia, officials said.
New York Post·24d·Mostly ReliableThis source is generally reliable but sometimes includes opinion, propaganda, or minor inaccuracies.Leans RightThis outlet slightly leans right.While much is yet unknown, here is a breakdown of the key elements of the partial ceasefire and what is at stake in the coming weeks as talks continue.
Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US
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The prospects of a peace agreement is further complicated by the history of Trump’s attempts to broker deals in Ukraine.
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NATO members along the eastern flank of the 32-member alliance, particularly Poland and the Baltic states, are extremely worried that the talks could end with a settlement that is favorable to Russia.
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The shared premise upon which the coalition is being built is that Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine — starting with the illegal seizure of the Crimean Peninsula in 2014 and culminating in the 2022 full-scale invasion that unleashed all-out war — shows that he cannot be trusted.
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So far the parallel negotiations that took place in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, have brought relatively modest results – and raised questions over whether a full ceasefire is possible given the lack of trust between Moscow and Kyiv and ongoing fighting.
Russian strikes show Moscow does not want ‘real peace’, says Zelenskyy
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Trump has made it clear that Ukraine will have to acquiesce with his hardline approach if it wants to continue to receive military support from the country.
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The success of a nascent potential agreement between Ukraine and Russia to pause naval and energy infrastructure attacks will depend on Moscow.
Ukraine 'doesn't trust' Russia, Zelenskyy warns as strikes follow ceasefire progress
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The Ukrainian military said its air defence units had shot down 56 of 117 drones launched by Russia in the overnight attack.
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Mutual strikes and accusations underscore how fragile the emerging truces between Ukraine and Russia are going to be—and the scale of the challenge in securing a proper, lasting peace.
Zelensky says Russia sends "clear signal" after Trump breakthrough
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The Belgorod operation is also a sobering reminder to Moscow that Ukraine is capable of calculated, pinpointed strikes on Russian soil as the Kremlin stalls negotiations on a 30-day ceasefire proposed by US President Donald Trump.
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Summary
Following three days of negotiations, a limited ceasefire was agreed upon by the Trump administration, Ukraine, and Russia. Key terms include easing Black Sea shipping and halting strikes on energy infrastructure, but details remain disputed. Russia demands the lifting of sanctions as a condition for full compliance, whereas Ukrainian officials express skepticism about the agreement's net benefits. President Zelensky remains hopeful but warns against Russian manipulations. The ongoing Paris summit aims to align European support amidst military strategy shifts, as NATO addresses growing concerns about troop contributions to Ukraine's defense amid tensions.
Perspectives
Ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing, with the U.S. involved in brokering agreements for pauses on energy attacks and safe navigation in the Black Sea.
Despite discussions, both sides continue to launch drone and missile attacks, raising doubts about the viability of the ceasefire and trust in Russian intentions, as expressed by Ukrainian officials.
There are significant differences in the interpretations of the agreements made, highlighting the fragility and complexity of reaching a lasting peace deal.
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