Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to the US-brokered ceasefire deal for Ukraine, expressing reservations about the agreement. The ceasefire deal, not yet agreed upon by Putin, has also been supported by Ukraine. US President Donald Trump and Putin are expected to discuss the ongoing negotiations this week.
Putin has highlighted concerns about how the ceasefire would be enforced and whether it would allow Ukraine to rebuild its armed forces. He also emphasized the need to address the root causes of the war, including NATO’s expansion into Eastern Europe and questions about Ukrainian sovereignty. France and the United Kingdom have offered to provide peacekeeping troops to support the deal.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff, tasked with negotiations, met with Putin to discuss the ceasefire. Despite not revealing specific details of the talks, Witkoff expressed optimism about a potential ceasefire in the near future. Trump has also expressed hope for an end to the conflict, stating that there is a possibility for the war to finally come to a close.
The potential call between Trump and Putin would mark their second publicized conversation, with the first focusing on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trump also mentioned receiving a letter of gratitude from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has expressed willingness to sign a deal allowing US access to Ukrainian natural resources. The developments suggest ongoing efforts to reach a ceasefire and bring an end to the conflict.
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