Ukraine: US envoy Witkoff heading to Moscow for truce talks DW 03/13/2025
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Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal from Washington during discussions in Saudi Arabia. However, uncertainties linger regarding the proposal's content and Russia's willingness to accept it without conditions. Previously, the Kremlin insisted that Ukraine must renounce its NATO membership aspirations and withdraw from contested territories. US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have indicated a desire for Moscow to agree without additional demands. The outcome of this proposal could significantly impact regional stability and peace efforts, as President Trump highlighted the possibility of a lasting ceasefire if Russia complies.
The Kremlin has stated it will not accept peace unless Ukraine officially abandons its NATO aspirations and fully pulls out of regions it claims as its own.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of an unconditional agreement from Moscow for a genuine opportunity for peace, stating, 'That's what we want to know if they're prepared to do it unconditionally.'
President Trump mentioned, 'If we can get Russia to stop, then we have a full ceasefire. And I think it'll never go back to war.'
Dmitry Peskov indicated that President Putin might provide insights regarding the ceasefire proposal during an upcoming comment.
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