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.

  • alkbch@lemmy.ml
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    7 hours ago

    That’s not total destruction of Ukraine. Words have meaning.

    Fighting until all Ukrainians are dead or have fled or surrendered is not really a great option, is it?

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      6 hours ago

      You are a master of missing the point! I salute you!

      That is 100% the total destruction of Ukraine, because the only reason for wanting your adversary to give up weapons and give up alliances and pretty much give up sovereignty is to finish them at a later time. There is no other reason. Ukraine has reason to stop fighting without any safety guarantees.

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        5 hours ago

        That’s not destruction of Ukraine.

        Destruction of Ukraine is what might happen if there’s no ceasefire.

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          5 hours ago

          So you think if someone attacks you, then says that they will only stop if you give them everything they want, plus stop resisting and not call anyone for help, that you are safe.

          That’s insane. Nobody in their right mind would accept that.

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            3 hours ago

            No, I didn’t say any of this. Why are you putting words in my mouth?

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                57 minutes ago

                Ukraine can’t win against Russia. It can try to limit the damages now and keep existing as a country or continue the war and risk being entirely invaded. That’s a risky proposition.

                Unfortunately it is becoming evident that European countries will not join the war and therefore Ukraine is on its own.