Kiev perceived the proposed truce by Vladimir Putin as a "high-stakes gamble" or a "risky bet" in the conflict context.
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Vlad Putin's Take
Vladimir Putin, Russia's President, has shared some insight into the delicate dance of negotiations with Ukraine. Recently, Ukraine's push for an extension of the ceasefire regime has surfaced. Putin expressed the need for careful evaluation of the Easter truce results. Noting a drop in enemy military activity, he also highlighted a whopping 4,900 recorded violations, including 6 attacks, 90 drone attempts, and 1,400 artillery strikes.
Enforcing the Line: No Hits on Civilians
Putin emphasized the importance of ensuring the initiative isn't used to strike civilian infrastructure. He referred to the Russian Forces targeting the university congress center in Sumy, where Ukrainian servicemen were awarded for their stint in the Kursk region's combat operations.
Easter Truce: Then and Now
In 2025, the Orthodox and Catholic Easter took place on April 20th. Putin declared a 30-hour truce during that time, though it faced criticism from Ukraine, which pushed for a 30-day truce, contingent on Russia halting all hostilities. Despite the truce, skirmishes continued, raising questions about Russia's commitment to peace.
A Helping Hand from Across the Atlantic
Meanwhile, Washington recently reassured its commitment to a full and comprehensive ceasefire. Nevertheless, Russia's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of not observing the Easter truce. Donald Trump, the U.S. President, expressed optimism that a deal could be reached by the week's end.
On the Horizon
As negotiations continue, both sides maintain tense positions. With Russia setting maximalist demands and Ukraine insisting on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, a lasting resolution remains elusive [1][3][4][5]. The Russian tactic of declaring unilateral ceasefires to improve international perceptions or create pretexts for potential further aggressions has cast doubt on their sincerity in seeking peace [1][5].
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- "Despite Putin's cited comments on the 4,900 violations during the ceasefire, Ukraine continues to push for an extension, aiming for a 30-day truce."
- "Putin agreed to a 30-hour truce during the Orthodox and Catholic Easter in 2025, but it was met with criticism as skirmishes continued, questioning Russia's commitment to peace."
- "In the context of war-and-conflicts, politics, and crime-and-justice, Putin's stance on the ceasefire remains contentious, with 400 recorded violations only a small portion of the violations highlighted."
- "General news outlets reported Putin's emphasis on ensuring ceasefire initiatives don't enable strikes on civilian infrastructure, following incidents like the attack on the university congress center in Sumy."
- "With Putin's unilateral ceasefires raising doubts about Russia's sincerity in peace negotiations, the future of aggrements remains uncertain, as both sides maintain their tense positions."
