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.

  • lepinkainen@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    And other countries can’t send actual troops because Putin will cry about NATO and threaten with WW3 and nukes

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      5 hours ago

      But everyone is saying Russia won’t stop at Ukraine, so NATO is going to have to fight them either way.

      People also said Ukraine shouldn’t mine their borders with Russia because it would be seen as escalation.

      Maybe you people are… wrong? Just, maybe?