Putin backs idea of Ukraine ceasefire, but sets conditions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he supports the idea of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, but that there were important questions he wants to discuss with the US.
President Trump has welcomed what he called a very promising statement from Vladimir Putin on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, but said the deal was not yet complete. President Putin said fighting must end in Ukraine, but said there were elements of the American ceasefire proposal that need further discussion. We speak to a former US diplomat in Europe.
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(Photo: Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures during a press conference in Moscow, Russia, 13 March 2025. Credit: MAXIM SHEMETOV/POOL/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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