“We agree with the proposals to cease hostilities, but we proceed from the fact that this ceasefire should be one that would lead to long-term peace and eliminate the original causes of this crisis,” Vladimir Putin said during a press conference after talks with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
According to the head of state, the outcome of the Ukrainian-American talks in Jeddah “looks like decision-making by the Ukrainian side under American pressure.”
“In fact, I am absolutely convinced that the Ukrainian side should have asked the Americans for this in the most urgent way, based on the situation that is developing, as it has just been said, on the ground,” Interfax quoted Putin as saying.
The president noted that the ceasefire is currently beneficial primarily for Ukraine, as it can use the 30-day ceasefire to obtain weapons and mobilize.
The president also questioned the monitoring of the ceasefire and the strengthening of the Ukrainian armed forces. “How will we be guaranteed that nothing like this will happen? How will control be organized?” – Putin said.
As a global community, we must support efforts towards peace while ensuring that the rights and safety of all civilians are protected. This is a critical moment for international diplomacy.
While the idea of a ceasefire sounds promising, it’s essential to remain cautious. History has shown us that such agreements can be fragile and easily broken.
I truly hope that this ceasefire will lead to lasting peace. It’s time for all parties involved to work towards a resolution that benefits everyone.
Putin’s stance on the ceasefire highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play. It’s clear that Russia is seeking to leverage any agreement to its advantage.
It’s crucial to ensure that any ceasefire agreement is robustly monitored and enforced. The international community must be vigilant to prevent any exploitation of such a truce.