Kremlin Seeks Answers on U.S.-Proposed Ukraine Ceasefire Conditions
Putin backs a ceasefire in Ukraine provided key conditions—including military verification and addressing NATO expansion—are met, while Zelenskiy deems the conditions unrealistic. The U.S.-proposed truce, aimed at ending the conflict, remains stalled amid ongoing tensions.
Published on April 8, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin remains in favor of a ceasefire in Ukraine but insists that several critical questions must be answered before any agreement can be finalized. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted on April 7, 2025, that conditions such as preventing Ukrainian forces from regrouping and instituting robust verification mechanisms are central to Moscow’s acceptance. Additionally, Putin has emphasized that any truce should also address what he sees as the deeper causes of the conflict, including NATO’s eastward expansion and Ukraine’s closer ties with the West.
While diplomatic efforts continue in the wake of a U.S.-proposed ceasefire, the situation on the ground remains tense. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy dismisses the Kremlin’s conditions as unrealistic, accusing Russia of attempting to prolong the war. Recent reports, including market optimism about a potential peace deal and tragic missile strikes in cities like Kryvyi Rih, underscore the urgency for sustained negotiations and a resolution of the conflict as the international community closely monitors developments since early April 2025.