Summary

Vladimir Putin responded to Ukraine’s US-backed ceasefire proposal by imposing strict conditions, including a halt to Kyiv’s military aid and mobilization, while continuing Russia’s own rearmament.

His calculated stance prolongs negotiations without outright rejecting Donald Trump’s initiative, which seeks to end the war while pressuring Ukraine.

Putin also demands Ukraine’s demilitarization, exclusion from NATO, and recognition of Russian territorial claims.

Trump, with limited leverage, may shift toward aligning with Putin’s terms. Meanwhile, Ukraine fears the ceasefire could allow Russia to regroup and intensify its offensive.

  • @NotSteve_@lemmy.ca
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    122 days ago

    … does Ukraine even get anything out of that? It doesn’t sound like Ukraine benefits in any way.

    It’s like “here’s the deal: you just give me $1 million”

      • Prior_Industry
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        112 minutes ago

        In the short term but without assistance from other countries Putin will be back to finish the job.

    • @Madison420@lemmy.world
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      51 day ago

      The benefit to Ukraine is that simply being at the table shows they’re willing and Russia just keeps taking and taking, historically that ends one way.