Summary

Vladimir Putin responded to Ukraine’s US-backed ceasefire proposal by imposing strict conditions, including a halt to Kyiv’s military aid and mobilization, while continuing Russia’s own rearmament.

His calculated stance prolongs negotiations without outright rejecting Donald Trump’s initiative, which seeks to end the war while pressuring Ukraine.

Putin also demands Ukraine’s demilitarization, exclusion from NATO, and recognition of Russian territorial claims.

Trump, with limited leverage, may shift toward aligning with Putin’s terms. Meanwhile, Ukraine fears the ceasefire could allow Russia to regroup and intensify its offensive.

  • NoiseColor @lemmy.world
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    22 hours ago

    Nobody wants to provide support indefinitely. But that doesn’t mean anyone will stop providing it until it is needed.

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            5 hours ago

            Which one is my opinion? That support will not end when Russia wants it? Europe and America will look foolish and weak if they do that. I don’t think they can allow this to happen. Yes, that’s my opinion.

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              5 hours ago

              Don’t be disingenuous, it was never about the support stopping when Russia wants it.

              It’s about whether the support provided by the West will dwindle away or not.

              The U.S. will have no problem to dramatically reduce support for Ukraine. European countries won’t make up the difference.