Putin Signals Conditional Support for Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal
The Russian president outlines security and territorial demands while advancing military operations near the Russia-Ukraine border.
- Vladimir Putin expressed tentative support for a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but emphasized unresolved security and verification concerns.
- Russia seeks guarantees that Ukraine will halt troop mobilization and Western arms shipments during the proposed ceasefire period.
- Putin reiterated demands for recognition of Russian control over annexed territories, including Crimea and four Ukrainian regions occupied since 2022.
- Russian forces have made significant advances in the Koursk region, reclaiming territory previously captured by Ukraine during its 2024 offensive.
- The Kremlin has ruled out European involvement in ceasefire monitoring, warning against deploying European troops as peacekeepers in Ukraine.














































