Says Russia Is Setting Conditions to Delay or Prevent Peace Deal
March 14, 2025: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of preparing to reject the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire, but being “too scared” to admit it directly to US President Donald Trump.
🔹 Key Takeaways:
- 🔻 Putin’s Alleged Stalling Tactics: Zelensky claimed Moscow is adding conditions to the ceasefire to delay or derail it entirely.
- 🔻 Fear of Trump’s Reaction: According to Zelensky, Putin does not want to tell Trump directly that Russia intends to continue the war.
- 🔻 US & Europe’s Role: Washington has offered to organize control and verification of the ceasefire through international monitoring.
- 🔻 Zelensky’s Call for Peace: He argued that a ceasefire would provide time to establish a long-term security plan and bring peace talks to the table.
Also Read: Putin Open to 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire but Raises “Nuances”; Trump Calls It “Promising”
🔺 The US Stand on Ceasefire
Trump and NATO leaders have been pushing for Russia’s immediate acceptance of a ceasefire. While Putin has not outright rejected it, he has stated there are “nuances” that need discussion.
📌 Trump called Putin’s response “promising but incomplete,” indicating more diplomatic negotiations are required.
🔻 Russia’s Response & Battlefield Developments
- Moscow has continued military operations, with recent territorial gains in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kursk regions.
- Putin insists that any ceasefire must lead to long-term peace, rejecting any foreign peacekeeper presence in Ukraine.
🔺 What’s Next?
🔹 Ukraine remains open to a ceasefire but warns Russia is trying to delay it indefinitely.
🔹 Russia and the US may hold further talks—Putin has hinted at a potential direct call with Trump.
🔹 The battlefield situation remains tense, with Russia advancing despite ongoing negotiations.
📢 Will Putin agree to a ceasefire, or is Ukraine’s warning accurate? The world watches as diplomacy and war collide!
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