13.03.2025 19:10
Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "We agree with the proposals for a ceasefire in Ukraine, but it needs to ensure long-term peace and provide solutions to the issues that caused the war."
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a statement regarding the ceasefire proposal put forward by Ukraine and the United States.
"WE AGREE WITH THE CEASEFIRE PROPOSALS, BUT..."
Putin stated that they agree on ending hostilities, emphasizing that the ceasefire should be long-term and address the root causes of the war. Putin said, "We agree with the proposals regarding the ceasefire in Ukraine, but it needs to ensure long-term peace and provide solutions to the issues that caused the war."
"UKRAINE CAN BENEFIT FROM A TEMPORARY CEASEFIRE"
On the other hand, Putin expressed his doubts about the ceasefire, stating, "Ukraine may take advantage of the temporary ceasefire for mandatory mobilization and arms supply; it needs to be decided how this will be controlled."
"UKRAINIAN SOLDIERS IN KURSK HAVE TWO OPTIONS"
Putin also commented on the Kursk region, saying, "Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk have two options; either surrender or perish. Will the Ukrainian soldiers in Kursk withdraw when there is a ceasefire?"
THANK YOU TO TRUMP
Putin also thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his interest in the Ukraine issue.
WHAT HAPPENED?
After more than eight hours of talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "The ball is now in Russia's court," and expressed hope that "Russia will respond with a 'yes' as soon as possible." President Donald Trump also said, "This is now up to Russia. I hope we can achieve a ceasefire."
WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT INCLUDE?
Ukraine expressed its readiness to accept the proposal to implement an immediate 30-day temporary ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, as offered by the U.S. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in a video address at night that the U.S. proposed a complete temporary ceasefire by halting missile, drone, and bomb attacks not only in the Black Sea but along the entire front line.