Russia and Ukraine Clash Over US-Proposed 30-Day Ceasefire
Putin sets conditions for a ceasefire while Ukraine accuses Russia of stalling peace efforts.
- US President Donald Trump proposed a 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, which Ukraine has agreed to, contingent on Russian participation.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed conditional support for the ceasefire but tied it to territorial concessions and long-term peace guarantees, raising skepticism about his intentions.
- Ukraine criticized Russia’s stance as a manipulative tactic to delay peace while continuing its military operations, particularly in the contested Kursk region.
- The US special envoy, Steve Witkoff, held talks in Moscow, but no definitive agreements were reached, and Russia remains noncommittal on the ceasefire proposal.
- Russia has reclaimed key territories in the Kursk region and insists that any ceasefire must address its broader strategic concerns, including NATO expansion and sanctions relief.


























































































