On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed Russia’s commitment to resuming direct talks with Ukraine to end the ongoing war, proposing that discussions might begin on May 15 in Turkey without any preconditions from Russia’s side. Putin’s statement came on the final day of a three-day ceasefire declared by Russia, amid ongoing tensions and potential escalations of sanctions from Western leaders—including those from the UK, France, Poland, and Germany—if Russia does not agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.
During a news briefing attended by various leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the call for a ceasefire was reinforced, with mentions of support from U.S. President Donald Trump. The ceasefire aimed to halt fighting across land, sea, and air, allowing space for potential peace talks concerning the conflict that has persisted for over three years.
Putin referred to Ukraine’s previous failures to uphold ceasefire agreements, highlighting the blame on both sides. He emphasized his desire for serious negotiations that could yield lasting peace. Prior to this, he had specified Russia’s territorial demands, which include the withdrawal of Ukraine from four annexed regions and assurances regarding NATO membership and the protection of Russian culture.
Despite these discussions, Putin claimed that Russia possesses adequate strength and resources to pursue military objectives in Ukraine, although he expressed a preference against the use of nuclear weapons. The international community remains vigilant, hoping to persuade Moscow towards a genuine truce that could lead to meaningful peace negotiations.
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