Putin's Ambivalent Response: Embracing the Ceasefire Idea, Yet Avoiding Firm Promises
Ceasefire commendation by Putin, yet no explicit pledge given
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Vladimir Putin, the Russian leader, expresses a welcoming attitude towards the US's proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine. However, he refrains from offering a concrete commitment. Putin maintains that lasting peace can only be achieved by addressing the underpinning issues of the conflict.
In Putin's view, Russia supports a halt to the ongoing hostilities. But he emphasizes that it must lead to enduring peace, which can be attained by dealing with the conflict's fundamental causes. Trump's initiative to bring an end to the war in Ukraine earned high praise from the Kremlin leader.
However, a cloud of uncertainty still hangs over the proposed ceasefire. Putin brought up various open questions, including the status of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region. The Russian leader also mentioned the importance of engaging with American officials and partners for discussions and possibly scheduling a call with President Trump.
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Besides Russia's eagerness to bring an end to the conflict peacefully, uncertainties remain about how control over the ceasefire will be handled. For instance, it's unclear which party would monitor violations of the agreement along the Russian-Ukrainian border.
Russia initiated the attack on Ukraine more than three years ago and has yet to relinquish its maximalist demands in an effort to resolve the conflict.
Source: ntv.de, lme/AFP/dpa
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- The European Union, recognizing its responsibility, should actively engage in the foreign policy coordination to support the ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, as both Putin and Trump have shown interest in ending the conflict.
- Despite Putin's praise for Trump's ceasefire initiative, the Russian leader has raised concerns about certain aspects, such as the status of Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, which underscore the need for further discussions between the two leaders and their respective officials.
- If the ceasefire is to be successfully implemented in Ukraine, it is fundamentally important to address the underlying causes of the conflict, a view that Putin has consistently advocated for, emphasizing the need for engagement and dialogue with the US and other international partners.
