BREAKING: Putin prepared for ceasefire however calls for ‘ensures’ depriving Ukraine of help

Russia is able to conform to the U.S.-proposed ceasefire in Ukraine however calls for ensures that Kyiv won’t mobilize or practice troops, nor obtain army help throughout it, Russian President Vladimir Putin mentioned on March 13.

Talking at a press convention with Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, Putin mentioned that the top of hostilities ought to "deal with the unique causes of the disaster," parroting the Kremlin's long-standing narrative about its all-out struggle in opposition to Ukraine.

His remarks may counsel Russia's maximalist calls for in direction of Kyiv, together with territorial concession and Ukraine's neutrality.

Kyiv agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by Washington throughout the talks in Jeddah on March 11, supplied that Russia did as nicely. The talks in Saudi Arabia additionally led to the U.S. restarting key army and intelligence help for Ukraine, which had been halted final week.

"The thought itself is sweet, and we help it, however there are a selection of points that have to be mentioned," Putin mentioned.

Based on Putin, the proposed short-term truce have to be designed in a method that it may result in long-term peace. He mentioned that Russia needs ensures that Ukraine won’t mobilize or practice troopers, nor obtain weapons throughout the 30-day ceasefire.

Putin additionally talked about Russia's breakthrough in Kursk Oblast, claiming that the ceasefire could be useful for Ukraine. Moscow claimed on March 12 to have retaken over 86% of seized territories within the area, together with a key city of Sudzha, captured by Ukrainian troops at the beginning of the Kursk incursion in August 2024.

Ukraine's Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi acknowledged the "troublesome scenario" within the area however mentioned that Ukraine will maintain the defenses "so long as affordable and vital."

Putin mentioned that preparations for the ceasefire require additional talks, together with a dialog with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump mentioned that Putin's assertion was "very promising" however "wasn’t full," including he’s keen to satisfy with the Russian president.

Later within the day, Putin is predicted to satisfy with Steve Witkoff,Trump's particular envoy to the Center East.

Earlier on March 13, President Volodymyr Zelensky mentioned Russia is making an attempt to delay peace for so long as potential, given the shortage of its clear place on the proposed truce.

Kyiv sees no surprises as Russia signals its rejection of US-backed ceasefire proposalRussia is signaling its intention to reject a U.S. ceasefire proposal already accepted by Ukraine in Jeddah this week, setting the stage for a likely diplomatic standoff between Washington and Moscow. After nearly 48 hours of silence on the issue, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov on March 13…The Kyiv IndependentChris York