Putin may agree to 30 days of silence, but with conditions of his own

Vladimir Putin, photo: Getty Images

Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to agree to a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine, but will try to delay the agreement of the terms.

This was reported by Bloomberg.

According to journalists, Russian representatives have not yet discussed with the United States the truce agreed by the Ukrainian delegation during the talks in Jeddah. Putin, in turn, is seeking to ensure that his terms are also taken into account in the agreement.

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In particular, the Kremlin may find the terms of the ceasefire agreement agreed between the US and Ukraine «unacceptable». In addition, the Russian leader may demand that the supply of weapons to Ukraine be stopped as a condition for a truce.

«Putin will not give a clear answer «yes» or «no». Even in a fantastic situation, when Putin takes some steps towards a truce, it will still be temporary and will be accompanied by tough conditions», said Tatiana Stanova, senior research fellow at Carnegie Russia Eurasia Centre.

As a reminder, yesterday the Ukrainian delegation met with US representatives in Saudi Arabia. After the meeting, the head of the Presidential Office, Andrii Yermak, said that Ukraine had expressed its readiness to accept the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire for 30 days.

For his part, Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine accepts the US proposal for a temporary ceasefire for 30 days, now «if Russians agree, the silence will work».

Today, 12 March, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a detailed discussion of security guarantees for Ukraine will take place if Russia agrees to 30 days of silence.

Earlier, during a speech to Congress, US President Donald Trump said he had received a letter from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to Donald Trump, the letter states that Ukraine «is ready to sit down at the negotiating table as soon as possible to bring a sustainable peace», as well as to sign an agreement on minerals.

It should also be recalled that the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine is ready to sign a minerals agreement between Ukraine and the United States at any time and in any convenient format.