Putin Signals Conditional Support for U.S.-Brokered Ukraine Ceasefire

Russia raises demands and questions the implementation of a proposed 30-day truce as peace talks continue.

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.