Kremlin deems 30-day truce proposal as "unacceptable," foreshadows potential repercussions through economic sanctions.
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Moscow, May 12 - Russia's Kremlin has given a cold shoulder to the 30-day truce proposal by Ukraine and various European leaders, labeling the threats of sanctions if no peace is established by Monday as "unacceptable" talk.
Dmitri Peskov, the presidential spokesman, made this statement during his regular telephone press conference. Europe's stern tone towards Russia seems to be digested poorly by Moscow, given their continued insistence on the Istanbul protocols from early 2022. These protocols, as perceived by European leaders, would force Ukraine into surrender, instead of stabilizing the region on equal terms.
In the eyes of Putin, addressing the war's root causes often means justifying Russia's territorial claims and military objectives in Ukraine [2]. European officials suspect Putin is using ceasefire diplomacy to weaken Ukrainian, American, and European unity, rather than promoting a sincere path to peace or permanent de-escalation [2].
Interestingly, the Kremlin also rejected the comprehensive 30-day truce supported by Ukraine, the US, and Europe, despite Ukraine's willingness to attend the peace talks in Turkey back in March 2025 [1][2]. Putin's persistence on reviving bilateral negotiation mechanisms based on the Istanbul protocols, without granting any concessions or offering a true cease-fire, is viewed by European leaders as a manipulation tactic for obtaining surrender rather than fostering a genuine truce or peace deal [2].
Related Topics:- Kremlin- Ukraine- Dmitri Peskov- Sanctions- Russia- Moscow- Ceasefire- International Affairs- Security- European Leaders- EFE
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- The ongoing politics surrounding war-and-conflicts, particularly the situation in Ukraine, has become a central focus in policy-and-legislation discussions, with European leaders grappling with Russia's resistance to proposed truces and their insistence on the Istanbul protocols.
- The general news landscape is filled with updates on the complex war-and-conflicts scenario in Ukraine, where the differing perspectives between Moscow and European leaders on ceasefires, peace talks, and the Istanbul protocols continue to dominate headlines.
