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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow supported a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but stressed that any agreement must aim at lasting peace and addressing the root causes of the crisis. Speaking at a press conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow, Putin affirmed that Russia was ready to negotiate further steps to end the conflict.

Russia supports ceasefire but sets conditions

President Putin said Russia agreed with the proposals to end hostilities, but that specific conditions were needed to ensure long-term benefits. He noted that Kiev could benefit more from the ceasefire agreement, as the Ukrainian army would have time to receive weapons and recruit more soldiers.

The Russian leader also questioned how to enforce the ceasefire when the Ukrainian front line stretches about 2,000 km. “Monitoring ceasefire violations is a complicated issue. I may discuss this proposal further with US President Donald Trump,” Putin said.

The Russian President stressed that the war situation is changing in Moscow's favor, especially in Kursk province. He announced that the Russian army has regained control of the strategic town of Sudzha and is working to retake the entire area after 8 months of occupation by the Ukrainian army.

“Yesterday, my soldiers reported that they would take Sudzha within 24 hours. And today, it has come true. We are advancing along almost the entire front line and have ideal conditions for encircling the enemy forces,” Putin stressed.

Thanks to international leaders

President Putin also expressed his appreciation for the efforts of international leaders to find peace. He thanked the US President, as well as the leaders of China, India and Brazil, for their contribution to finding a solution to the conflict in Ukraine.

With the latest developments, the world is closely watching the situation in Ukraine and the next moves from Moscow, Washington and Kiev.