On Sunday, President Vladimir Putin of Russia expressed a willingness to restart direct negotiations with Ukraine to end the ongoing war, proposing that talks take place on May 15 in Turkey without any preconditions. He emphasized that Ukraine had previously abandoned negotiations and violated ceasefire agreements, though both sides share blame for breaches during the latest ceasefires. Putin’s comments followed a three-day ceasefire initiated by Russia and coincided with escalating pressure from leaders of the UK, France, Poland, and Germany, who threatened to impose further sanctions on Russia if it doesn’t agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday.
This international response included a joint appearance by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and other European leaders at a memorial for fallen Ukrainian soldiers in Kyiv. These leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening support for Ukraine, with U.S. President Donald Trump also backing the call for a ceasefire. The proposed ceasefire aims to halt all military actions across land, sea, and air, facilitating peace discussions to resolve the conflict, which has persisted for over three years.
Putin has previously demanded that Ukraine relinquish control over several regions annexed by Russia and make commitments regarding its military and cultural policies. Despite asserting that Russia has the military capacity to achieve its objectives, he has expressed a desire to avoid nuclear escalation in the conflict. The situation remains tense as global leaders continue to advocate for a diplomatic resolution to the war.
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