BREAKING: Putin Supports 30-Day Ceasefire but Seeks U.S. Clarifications, Demands Ukrainian Demilitarization
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that Russia supports the idea of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but emphasized the need for clarifications from the U.S. before agreeing to the proposal.
Key Statements from Putin:
• “We agree with the proposals to cease hostilities, but we believe that this cessation must lead to long-term peace and address the root cause of the crisis.”
• Expressed concerns over how ceasefire violations would be determined over long distances and the management of front-line positions during the truce.
• Stressed that Russian forces are advancing, raising doubts about how the battlefield situation would be handled under a ceasefire.
• Warned that Ukraine might use the ceasefire period to regroup, mobilize forces, and receive new weapon shipments, calling for strict control measures.
• Stated that Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region have two options: surrender or be eliminated.
• Insisted that any agreement must be based on Russia’s favorable battlefield position.
Putin’s Demands for Ukrainian Demilitarization:
• Speaking alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin signaled that Russia will demand the demilitarization of Ukraine as part of any future settlement.
• He expressed skepticism over the U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire plan, arguing that Kyiv could exploit it to mobilize troops and acquire additional Western weapons.
• Stressed the need to establish mechanisms for controlling Ukraine’s military size and armament levels.
• Compared the current situation to the March 2022 Istanbul negotiations, where Russia’s demands for Ukrainian demilitarization were a key reason why Ukraine withdrew from talks.
This announcement highlights Moscow’s strategy of leveraging its battlefield gains to push for favorable conditions in any potential ceasefire agreement, while demanding strict oversight over Ukraine’s military capabilities. The U.S. and Ukraine’s responses will be critical in determining whether a ceasefire can move forward.
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