Putin’s Conditional Support for a Ukraine Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin has

a U.S.-proposed in Ukraine but insists on key issues like NATO expansion, territorial disputes, and Western . During a with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin stressed that the ceasefire must prevent Ukraine from using the pause to militarily.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed doubts about Russia’s intentions, suggesting that Putin’s conditions could be a

to delay peace. Meanwhile, the U.S. has warned of additional sanctions if Russia does not engage seriously in negotiations.

Russia also claimed it had pushed Ukrainian

out of a key town in Kursk, though this has not been independently verified. As discussions continue, the future of the ceasefire remains uncertain.