Western reactions following Putin's speech: Russia declined the ultimatum, signaling openness to negotiations.
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The late-night statement by Vladimir Putin, proposing a direct chat with Ukraine, didn't blindside world media. Different media outlets weighed in with analyses, all emphasizing the importance of Russia's peace initiative.
Reuters suggests that Putin leaves open the possibility for agreements on new truces, potentially paving the way for a "solid" peace. Putin's conditions for ending the conflict remain firm, but the Zelensky administration hasn't commented on this proposal yet.
GB News considers Putin's speech significant, hinting at possible talks with Ukraine. The Sun agrees, stating that Putin essentially opens the door for negotiations. Washington Examiner sees a hint at a ceasefire in Putin's speech.
The Guardian believes Putin effectively dismisses the European leaders' 30-day ceasefire ultimatum. Spanish publications like Vanguardia and El Mundo share this view, asserting that Putin openly avoids accepting the 30-day ceasefire demand.
Bloomberg speculates that Putin didn't indicate whether Russia would agree to Kyiv's 30-day ceasefire plan. A refusal by the Russian leader could lead to new sanctions targeting the energy and financial sectors.
CNN reminds us that Ukraine has called for an immediate 30-day ceasefire for two months, with key allies backing their position. On Sunday, Putin denied reports of a refusal to engage in dialogue with Kyiv and passed the decision back to the Ukrainian authorities.
Another major American channel - NBC - suggest that the phrasing employed by Putin indicates a deep desire to participate in earnest discussions with long-term consequences, including an enduring peace.
Aljazeera notes that Putin particularly mentioned the 2022 agreement project, a plan adopted during Istanbul talks that calls for Ukraine to agree to permanent neutrality in return for security guarantees from the UN Security Council's permanent members: China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US.
France24 expresses disappointment that, despite warnings from European powers, Putin didn't make significant concessions to end the conflict. French President Emmanuel Macron stated on Sunday that Putin's proposal is "a first step, but insufficient." Macron added that Putin "is seeking an exit, but he still wants to buy time."
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- Reuters suggests that Putin's proposal for a new round of truces could pave the way for solid peace, as he leaves open the possibility for agreements.
- The Sun agrees with GB News, stating that Putin's speech essentially opens the door for negotiations with Ukraine.
- Washington Examiner sees a hint at a potential ceasefire in Putin's speech, but it remains unclear whether Russia will agree to Ukraine's 30-day ceasefire plan.
- Aljazeera notes that Putin mentioned the 2022 agreement project, which calls for Ukraine to agree to permanent neutrality in return for security guarantees from the UN Security Council's permanent members.
- French President Emmanuel Macron expressed disappointment that Putin didn't make significant concessions to end the conflict, stating that Putin's proposal is a first step, but insufficient, and that the Russian leader "is seeking an exit, but he still wants to buy time."
