Putin Sets Strings for Peace: Cease-Fire Terms Face Skepticism

Fri Mar 14 2025 14:34:09 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Putin Sets Strings for Peace: Cease-Fire Terms Face Skepticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin outlines stringent conditions for a potential cease-fire, raising doubts about a resolution to ongoing conflicts.


Amid tentative discussions on a cease-fire proposal, President Putin's extensive demands have been met with skepticism from Ukraine's leadership, who question the feasibility of reaching a sustainable peace agreement.


In a significant development in the ongoing conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a willingness to consider a proposed monthlong cease-fire from both Ukraine and the United States. However, he outlined numerous stringent conditions, leading to skepticism regarding the possibility of a peaceful resolution. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Putin's extensive demands, stating, "nothing will work out at all" if such terms persist.

Putin's conditions include limitations on Ukraine's troop mobilization and arms imports during any cease-fire. He further asserted that Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region would not be permitted to withdraw peacefully and could be ordered to surrender instead. Given his emphasis on Russia's strategic advantages in the conflict, analysts interpret Putin's approach as maneuvering to prolong negotiations.

The Kremlin, meanwhile, remains silent about Putin's discussions yesterday with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, aimed at advancing the cease-fire proposal that Ukraine has tentatively approved. Reports have also highlighted a phone call between Putin and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, suggesting Riyadh's role as a mediator in the negotiations.

From the U.S. perspective, former President Trump indicated that discussions about territorial concessions have already taken place, hinting that "a lot of the details of a final agreement have actually been discussed." On the ground, Russian forces are claiming victories, including the recapture of Sudzha, an important town previously held by Ukraine in the Kursk region. The implications of these developments underscore the complexities surrounding efforts to achieve lasting peace in the region.

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