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Putin Shows Interest in a 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Hostilities.
The Russian President expresses worries about the U.S. ceasefire proposal while military activities persist in the Kursk region.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed having 'serious questions' about the United States' suggested 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, though he showed willingness to engage in dialogue.
This proposal, which Ukraine recently accepted during discussions with the U.S., has drawn skepticism from the Kremlin.
Putin remarked, 'I think we need to converse with our American counterparts... Perhaps we could have a phone call with President Trump to discuss this matter,' hinting at potential diplomatic interaction with U.S. officials.
The U.S., represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has stressed its aim for Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
In response to Putin's comments, U.S. President Trump referred to them as 'promising' but acknowledged that specifics of a complete agreement still require attention. He conveyed a sense of urgency for a resolution, stating, 'I'd love to meet or talk with him. But we need to wrap this up quickly.'
Putin's statements coincided with assertions of Russian military advances along the front lines. He noted that Russian forces are 'making progress in nearly all areas' and indicated that Russia will determine its next actions based on the evolving situation on the battlefield.
The conflict, which has been ongoing for over three years, saw Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrive in Moscow to further negotiate the ceasefire plan.
Witkoff is expected to have a closed-door meeting with Putin, per Kremlin officials.
Recent reports from the Russian military indicated they had reclaimed the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, a location that was strategically important to Ukraine in the past.
The Russian defense ministry announced the 'liberation' of Sudzha along with two additional settlements in the bordering area, which had been under Ukrainian control following a cross-border attack last August.
As the conflict escalates, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky alluded toPossible troop withdrawals in the Kursk region.
At the same time, the military administration of the Sumy region has mandated the evacuation of eight villages near the border due to heightened hostilities and ongoing shelling.
During a visit to Kursk in military attire, Putin expressed his aspiration for Russian forces to 'completely liberate' areas currently held by Ukraine.
Military operations continued, with reports indicating that Russian forces shot down 77 Ukrainian drones while Ukrainian air defenses effectively countered aerial threats.
In a twist to diplomatic endeavors, Russia has dismissed the idea of foreign peacekeepers being present in Ukraine as part of any ceasefire agreement, which goes against Ukraine's calls for international military assistance.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, reiterated this position, highlighting that any foreign military presence would be perceived as direct involvement in the conflict.
As hostilities persist, analysts warn against tightly linking the U.S.'s temporary halt in intelligence-sharing to the recent developments on the battlefield, although it has been confirmed that Washington will resume support for Ukraine ahead of ongoing talks.
This proposal, which Ukraine recently accepted during discussions with the U.S., has drawn skepticism from the Kremlin.
Putin remarked, 'I think we need to converse with our American counterparts... Perhaps we could have a phone call with President Trump to discuss this matter,' hinting at potential diplomatic interaction with U.S. officials.
The U.S., represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has stressed its aim for Russia to agree to an unconditional ceasefire.
In response to Putin's comments, U.S. President Trump referred to them as 'promising' but acknowledged that specifics of a complete agreement still require attention. He conveyed a sense of urgency for a resolution, stating, 'I'd love to meet or talk with him. But we need to wrap this up quickly.'
Putin's statements coincided with assertions of Russian military advances along the front lines. He noted that Russian forces are 'making progress in nearly all areas' and indicated that Russia will determine its next actions based on the evolving situation on the battlefield.
The conflict, which has been ongoing for over three years, saw Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, arrive in Moscow to further negotiate the ceasefire plan.
Witkoff is expected to have a closed-door meeting with Putin, per Kremlin officials.
Recent reports from the Russian military indicated they had reclaimed the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region, a location that was strategically important to Ukraine in the past.
The Russian defense ministry announced the 'liberation' of Sudzha along with two additional settlements in the bordering area, which had been under Ukrainian control following a cross-border attack last August.
As the conflict escalates, Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrsky alluded toPossible troop withdrawals in the Kursk region.
At the same time, the military administration of the Sumy region has mandated the evacuation of eight villages near the border due to heightened hostilities and ongoing shelling.
During a visit to Kursk in military attire, Putin expressed his aspiration for Russian forces to 'completely liberate' areas currently held by Ukraine.
Military operations continued, with reports indicating that Russian forces shot down 77 Ukrainian drones while Ukrainian air defenses effectively countered aerial threats.
In a twist to diplomatic endeavors, Russia has dismissed the idea of foreign peacekeepers being present in Ukraine as part of any ceasefire agreement, which goes against Ukraine's calls for international military assistance.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, reiterated this position, highlighting that any foreign military presence would be perceived as direct involvement in the conflict.
As hostilities persist, analysts warn against tightly linking the U.S.'s temporary halt in intelligence-sharing to the recent developments on the battlefield, although it has been confirmed that Washington will resume support for Ukraine ahead of ongoing talks.
