Russian President Vladimir Putin says he supports the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine but that it must result in a “long-term peace.” He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on Thursday, which was broadcast by the state news agency BelTA.
“We agree with the proposal to halt hostilities,” Putin said when asked about the U.S.-backed ceasefire initiative. “But we proceed from the premise that this cessation must lead to a long-term peace and address the root causes of the crisis.”
At the same time, he raised concerns about the terms of the ceasefire, saying a 30-day truce would be beneficial for the Ukrainian side.
We support it, but there are nuances. What will we do about [the Ukrainian army’s] incursion into the Kursk region? What happens to the [Ukrainian soldiers] still there — do we simply let them leave? What will happen along the 2,000-kilometer front line, where we are advancing almost everywhere? Who will determine if the ceasefire has been violated? Over those 30 days, will Ukraine will continue receiving weapons, will mobilization remain in place?
Putin then suggested that Russia should discuss these issues with U.S. President Donald Trump. “The idea itself is the right one, and we certainly support it, but there are issues we need to discuss,” he said.
This is a developing story.
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