In a recent development regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has thrown doubt on the possibility of agreeing to a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Mr Putin has outlined a series of stringent conditions that must be met in order for Russia to consider the ceasefire, making the likelihood of a peaceful resolution seem increasingly distant.
While Mr Putin expressed agreement with the concept of a ceasefire, he raised concerns over the proposed US-brokered plan. Specifically, he insisted that Ukraine must refrain from rearming or mobilising its forces, and that any western military aid to Kyiv should be halted for the duration of the ceasefire.
Despite Ukraine having agreed to the proposed 30-day ceasefire in discussions with the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized Putin’s response as “manipulative.” US President Donald Trump has also weighed in on the matter, expressing disappointment at the prospect of Russia rejecting the ceasefire. The US has implemented additional sanctions on Russian oil, gas, and banking sectors in response.
With tensions escalating and conditions becoming increasingly difficult to meet, the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine remains uncertain. The future of the conflict hangs in the balance as negotiations between the involved parties continue.
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