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Ukraine Ceasefire Proposal Faces Hurdles as Leaders Exchange Accusations

Vladimir Putin calls for clarifications on a 30-day ceasefire plan, while Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of stalling to prolong the conflict.

Vladimir Poutine, jeudi à Moscou.
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Dès le début des années 2010, ce professeur de l’université de Chicago estimait que la position de l’OTAN sur la Géorgie et l’Ukraine aboutirait à une réponse drastique du Kremlin.
Les «prochaines étapes» vers une trêve dépendront de l’avancée russe dans la région de Koursk, affirme Vladimir Poutine

Overview

  • Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed conditional support for a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine but demanded answers to 'important questions' regarding its implementation.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Putin's stance, accusing him of using delay tactics to sustain the war and bolster Russian forces.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump described Putin's response as 'promising' but warned that rejecting the ceasefire would be a global disappointment.
  • Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reiterated his country's commitment to mediating peace efforts during a call with Putin, following earlier talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.
  • The U.S. tightened sanctions on Russia by ending an exemption allowing Russian banks to use American payment systems for energy-related transactions, escalating economic pressure.