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On March 13, local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in a video speech in the evening that from the current statement of Russian President Putin, it can be seen that Russia has set multiple preconditions for the ceasefire proposal, and Ukraine believes that this is a means of manipulation by Russia.
Zelensky said that Ukraine accepted the ceasefire proposal of the United States, and the United States can organize control and verification, and the United States and Europe have the ability to ensure the implementation of the ceasefire proposal. During the ceasefire, Ukraine is willing to seek answers to achieve long-term security and peace and formulate plans to end the conflict.
Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine will not set conditions to complicate the ceasefire process, but Russia is delaying and unconstructive.
Putin: Russia agrees to the ceasefire proposal, but many details need to be discussed or communicate directly with Trump
On March 13, local time, Russian President Putin held a press conference with visiting Belarusian President Lukashenko. Putin responded to the situation between Russia and Ukraine and issues related to the ceasefire in Ukraine.
Regarding the 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Putin said on the 13th that Russia agreed to the ceasefire proposal, but the ceasefire must be aimed at achieving long-term peace between Ukraine and Russia and solving the root causes of the conflict. He pointed out that the ceasefire should not be an opportunity for Ukraine to continue to force mobilization and receive Western weapons and equipment.
Putin said that there are many details that need to be discussed in the ceasefire proposal, such as how to establish an effective ceasefire supervision and verification mechanism on the current nearly 2,000-kilometer contact line between Russia and Ukraine, and how to prevent Ukraine from using the ceasefire period to mobilize, train or receive weapons. At present, Russia has an advantage on the Kursk front line, and the Ukrainian troops entering Russia have been isolated. If a ceasefire is reached, whether the Ukrainian army will retreat unscathed or lay down their weapons and surrender on the spot, these issues need to be resolved.
Putin asked at the press conference, who will issue the ceasefire order and who is responsible for issuing such an order? Putin believes that the ceasefire proposal is correct, and he is willing to further discuss the ceasefire proposal with the United States and other relevant parties, and may communicate directly with US President Trump. He emphasized that Russia supports ending the conflict through peaceful means, but the feasibility and fairness of the ceasefire agreement must be ensured.
In addition, Putin said that the current situation on the ground battlefield is changing rapidly, and the Russian side will consider the next negotiating party’s suggestions based on the changes in the situation.
