The Russian president wants assurances that Kiev will halt military mobilisation, soldier training, and arms deliveries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed support for a potential 30-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict but has raised concerns regarding how such a truce be implemented. Speaking on Thursday, Putin warned of potential loopholes and strategic disadvantages.
“We also want guarantees that during the 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine will not conduct mobilization, will not train soldiers, and will not receive weapons,” Putin said during a press briefing with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow.
Russia ready for ceasefire
Russia is ready for a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, Putin has said, stressing that such an agreement “must lead to long-term peace.”
Moscow believes that the “idea” of a ceasefire is the “right one,” Putin told journalists during the joint press conference with Lukashenko. “We absolutely support it,” he added.
“We endorse the idea of resolving the conflict through peaceful means,” the president insisted.
Certain issues still need to be discussed and resolved before a truce can be reached, Putin stated, adding that Moscow particularly needs to discuss them with the US. The dialogue could also require a personal conversation with US President Donald Trump, the Russian leader said.
Concerns listed by Putin included systems of “control and verification” to monitor the ceasefire regime, as well as Kiev’s potential attempts to use the pause in hostilities to rearm and reinforce its troops on the frontline.
“Are 30 days to be used to continue forced mobilization in Ukraine, to supply it with arms and to train the newly [formed] units?” the president stated. “Will there be any guarantees that nothing of that sort will happen?”
The situation in Kursk Region, on the Russian border, could also be a major point of contention, according to the Russian president. Putin wondered if a ceasefire would mean that Russia would have to allow all Ukrainian troops that invaded the area in August 2024 to leave. “Should we just let them out after they committed numerous crimes against civilians? Or will Kiev order them to lay down arms?” he asked.
As of Wednesday evening, Moscow’s forces had liberated 86% of the territory occupied by the Ukrainians in August 2024, according to the head of the Russian General Staff, General Valery Gerasimov. The remainder of Kiev’s units in the area were largely “encircled” and “isolated,” he explained.
Washington and Kiev both endorsed a 30-day temporary truce following a meeting between the two nations’ delegations in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. US special envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to present the results of those talks during his visit to Moscow later today.
Russia has previously spoken out against any temporary truce in the Ukraine conflict, arguing that Kiev would use it to rearm and continue fighting. Putin has insisted that any resolution to the conflict must address the root causes in order to establish a long-lasting sustainable peace.
Don’t give the empire an inch Putin. Make them surrender, then dictate Russia’s terms.
I agree. Russia is the victor. Let Putin dictate terms of a surrender. No ceasefire required.
Totally agree. Absurd for the winning side in a war to consent to a ceasefire. Imagine the Allies consenting to a ceasefire against Nazi Germany. It is total surrender. And also by the way, can the NZ taxpayer get its $130 million paid back to it by those neo nazi Ukrainians.
Amazing military achievement of the Russians in Kursk against the Ukrainians.
https://strategic-culture.su/news/2025/03/13/the-russian-military-epic-in-kursk/
Hero’s one and all.
I think Putin is “playing the game”. He know, darn well, the terms will never be met. They need to get on with job, of finishing off the Kiev regime.
Keep the pressure on Mr Putin.
This message was written by a white male who went through the family court system. Think men are going to fight for a country that promotes male asset stripping, father’s rights, obscene taxation and male suicide?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40QTjzxliAw
And openly calls us Threats and enimies of the state, I would rather fight their war here.
White House Mum On If Trump Will Extend Sanctions Waiver Allowing Russian Oil Sales To EU
https://www.zerohedge.com/energy/white-house-mum-if-trump-will-extend-sanctions-waiver-allowing-russian-oil-sales-eu
Uncle Sam is one slippery customer
Don’t take the deal Putin and take all of Ukraine and subsequently hang Zelensky.
Putin doesn’t want a ceasefire
Why is Zelensky negotiating without any mandate as an un elected leader?
Starmer has just signed a 100 year agreement with Ukraine
Trump could shut this war down today by cutting off funding military equipment and intelligence
Zelensky is clinging onto Ukraine joining NATO to extend the war and to keep the UK and Europe in the game through the back door
At least push through to the Dnepier, it is the ideal natural border. And agree with the above, it must be on Russia’s terms. They have paid enough with losses on the ground, heros one and all. 🌟