Putin Sets Stringent Conditions for Cease-Fire with Ukraine

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:54:11 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Putin Sets Stringent Conditions for Cease-Fire with Ukraine

The Russian President's demands threaten to complicate peace negotiations, as Ukraine's leadership expresses skepticism about their viability.


In a recent statement, President Vladimir Putin indicated a willingness to consider a cease-fire with Ukraine but outlined several prerequisites that may hinder progress. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized these demands, asserting they could prevent any successful negotiations.



President Vladimir Putin of Russia has shown a cautious interest in a proposed monthlong cease-fire with Ukraine but has simultaneously laid out a series of strict conditions that appear to complicate the possibility of a swift agreement. During a recent address, Putin emphasized that any truce would come with significant demands, which might make meaningful negotiations either lengthy or unfeasible.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky responded to Putin's statement, expressing concern that the expectations set by the Russian leader were so extensive that an effective resolution seemed unlikely. He noted, “Putin has made so many demands that nothing will work out at all,” and added that the prospect of a resolution could extend indefinitely.

Among the conditions proposed by Putin is a cap on Ukraine’s military mobilization and restrictions on arms imports during the cease-fire. Furthermore, he stated that Ukrainian forces currently in Russia's Kursk region would not be permitted to withdraw peacefully. Such demands highlight Putin's belief in Russia's dominant position on the battlefield, suggesting he is interested in prolonging negotiations for strategic advantage.

Moreover, the Kremlin has not released any details regarding Putin's discussions with Steve Witkoff, the former U.S. Middle East envoy under President Trump, which revolved around the cease-fire proposal now under consideration. Recently, the Russian leader also held a phone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been mediating communication between opposing parties.

U.S. sources report that Trump stated negotiations have included discussions about territorial concessions that Ukraine might need to accept to bring an end to the ongoing conflict, claiming that many elements of a potential final agreement have already been deliberated.

The fluid situation on the ground remains tense, as Russia has claimed to have regained control of Sudzha, a significant urban center taken by Ukraine last summer, signaling ongoing challenges as both sides grapple with the complexities of war and peace talks.

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