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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      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.