Ceasefire Plans and Military Struggles Complicate Ukraine-Russia Negotiations
Ukraine's battlefield losses overshadow U.S. ceasefire proposals, as President Putin raises conditions and tensions mount amid ongoing military retreats.
After Putin's remarks and Zelensky's response, there is now a clear divide between both sides' positions.
Vladimir Putin sets out conditions for Ukraine ceasefire
BBC News·18h·ReliableThis source consistently reports facts with minimal bias, demonstrating high-quality journalism and accuracy.CenterThis outlet is balanced or reflects centrist views.Politically speaking, the retreat from large parts of Russia’s Kursk region could be a moment of reckoning for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his military advisers.
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Observers believe Putin is determined to put forward a string of maximalist demands before agreeing to any ceasefire, which is likely to prolong negotiations.
Putin questions Ukraine ceasefire plan and sets out string of conditions
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Many analysts say Putin is now in a position he was trying to avoid — which is appearing to be the obstacle to Trump’s peace plan.
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Putin raised questions regarding a 30-day ceasefire during a press briefing in Moscow on Thursday, as President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff landed in the city to discuss the proposal.
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Those lofty goals are a walk back from Putin’s original stated objectives for the invasion, which included the complete demilitarization of Ukraine.
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The Kremlin chief also claimed a ceasefire would only benefit Ukraine as it would allow Kyiv to mobilize and rearm.
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Finland on Thursday announced a new arms package for Ukraine amounting to around 200 million euros ($217 million) and pledged more defense cooperation with Kyiv.
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Moscow also seeks limits on Ukraine's military, protections for Russian speakers and elections to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
A Putin aide rejects Trump's 30-day Ukraine ceasefire proposal
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Putin has repeatedly spoken about the need to eliminate what he describes as the "root causes" of the war.
Putin says he supports ceasefire - but won't immediately sign on
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Summary
While President Putin conditionally supports a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire, he remains firm on key demands regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity. Ukraine now controls only about 30% of land seized during a daring offensive due to heavy counterattacks from Russia, bolstered by North Korean troops. Ukrainian leadership faces scrutiny over military strategies as retreat from Kursk signifies a potential turning point in the conflict. Meanwhile, the U.S. continues to impose sanctions on Russia, intensifying the political stakes while negotiations are mired in complexities and divergent objectives from both sides.
Perspectives
Putin expresses conditional support for the U.S.-backed ceasefire, stating the agreement must address the root causes of the conflict and expressing concerns about Ukraine’s troop regrouping during the truce.
Trump has been actively negotiating with both Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing the need to discuss territorial concessions as part of a lasting peace process.
Despite ongoing military challenges, Ukraine has agreed to the ceasefire but remains critical of Russia's preconditions, arguing they are manipulative and designed to prolong the conflict.
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