Overview

• Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed conditional support for a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, emphasizing the need for long-term peace and addressing underlying issues in the conflict.
• Moscow has outlined demands for a ceasefire, including Ukraine's disarmament, recognition of occupied territories as Russian, and a halt to Western military aid.
• The U.S. and Ukraine have agreed on the ceasefire framework, but Russia has raised concerns about verification, Western involvement, and potential Ukrainian mobilization during the pause.
• European leaders are advocating for a larger role in postwar security, proposing an international force to monitor a truce, though Russia firmly opposes NATO troop deployments in Ukraine.
• Analysts suggest Putin may use the ceasefire discussions to stall and extract concessions, as U.S. officials warn of potential financial consequences for Russia if talks fail.