Russia Signals Hardline Stance as Ukraine Agrees to Proposed Ceasefire

A Kremlin-linked document outlines maximalist demands, complicating peace talks as the U.S. and Ukraine push for a 30-day truce.

Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, but Russia has yet to signal acceptance, with negotiations ongoing in Moscow.
A document linked to Russia's FSB outlines demands for territorial recognition, buffer zones, and the dismantling of Ukraine's government, rejecting peacekeepers and sanctions relief.
President Trump has threatened severe economic sanctions on Russia if it refuses the ceasefire, while Ukraine maintains it will not cede occupied territories.
The U.S. resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following Kyiv's agreement to the truce, which could lead to extended peace talks.
Analysts suggest Russia may stall negotiations to maintain domestic narratives and leverage battlefield gains, complicating prospects for a swift resolution.