Putin demands permanent peace: fighting in Ukraine should end!

Putin demands permanent peace: fighting in Ukraine should end!

In a new chapter in the Ukraine conflict, Russia's President Vladimir Putin greeted the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, but with a clear condition: the "deeper causes" of the conflict must be taken into account. In a statement, Putin emphasized that a ceasefire should not only be a short -term solution, but also had to pave the way for sustainable peace. As OE24 , the consent of Ukraine in the narrow observation of Russia, which, however, has clear doubts about the long-term decisions Heg.

Putin's foreign policy advisor Juri Uschakow critically commented on the project and described the ceasefire as a "breathing space" for the Ukrainian armed forces. In an interview with the Russian TV broadcaster Rossija 1, Uschakow explained that the proposal in his view brings more advantages for Ukraine than he solves actual problems. He emphasized that Russia was interested in a permanent solution that also maintains its own interests. This perspective was underpinned by the recent military successes of the Russian Ministry of Defense, which reported the reconquest success of the city of Sudscha in the Kursk region. Reviews of the US proposal make it clear that Russia does not want to give up its military superiority. According to Tagesschau , Putin will comment comprehensively on the situation after a planned meeting with the Belarusian head of state Alexander Lukaschenko, while US unexploded are also on the way to Moscow.

The back and forth in terms of ceasefire shows the tensions that currently exist between Russia, the USA and Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow initially kept covered and did not want to comment before the talks with the US representatives actually started. These precarious negotiations could have a decisive influence on the future security of the region, whereby each step must be carefully weighed up.