Vladimir Putin expressed conditional support for a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, contingent upon discussions addressing the complexities of the current conflict. He thanked US President Trump for his involvement in conflict regulation but raised questions regarding the feasibility of the ceasefire leading to lasting peace. Additionally, he claimed Russian forces are successfully advancing on the frontlines and stressed the importance of negotiating various aspects, including dealing with occupied territories and potential implications of a physical blockade affecting civilian life.
Putin stated, 'We agree with the proposals for the ceasefire, but our position is based on the assumption that the ceasefire would lead to long-term peace, something that would remove the initial reasons for the crisis.'
Regarding the control situation, Putin remarked, 'Ukraine's control over the Ukrainian forces has been lost.' He further emphasized that a blockade could lead to dire outcomes, saying, 'If there is a physical blockade, in the next two days, nobody will be able to leave.'
Putin expressed a cautious stance towards the ceasefire, noting, 'We are in favour of a 30-day ceasefire, but there are nuances... If we ceased hostilities for 30 days, would it mean that everybody there would leave?'
He acknowledged the current state of the conflict, stating, 'Russian forces are on the offensive across all areas along the frontlines' while indicating the need for discussions around various nuances.
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