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Putin mulls over US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal – but the initial signs aren’t positive

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Vladimir Putin wants a few matters cleared up before he will agree to a ceasefire.

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  1. Pressed to Accept a Ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin Seems Likely to Seek His Own Conditions

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    Putin mulls over US-Ukrainian ceasefire proposal – but the initial signs aren’t positive

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  1. NPR

    Ukraine accepted a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire. Russia has yet to respond (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine has accepted a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Russia that will take effect if the Kremlin agrees.

  2. Sofrep

    Ukraine Agrees to U.S.-Backed Ceasefire: Will Russia Follow? (opens Sofrep)

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    Sofrep's feed description

    The proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia offers a fleeting chance at de-escalation, but with Moscow’s continued aggression and deep-seated distrust on both sides, its success hangs by a thread.

  3. Military.com

    Pressed to Accept a Ceasefire in Ukraine, Putin Seems Likely to Seek His Own Conditions (opens Military.com)

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    Military.com's feed description

    Ukraine’s consent to a 30-day ceasefire proposal has handed the Kremlin a difficult challenge at a time when its military has an upper hand in the war.

  4. Latin Times

    Putin Reportedly Eager To Drag Out Ukraine Ceasefire Talks But Likely To Accept Truce (opens Latin Times)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely agree to a truce eventually, but will seek to make sure his conditions are met before, Bloomberg reported

  5. The Conversation US

    US and Ukraine sign 30-day ceasefire proposal – now the ball is in Putin’s court (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Vladimir Putin will now have to weigh up how to maintain a reset with the US while also pressing for more military success on the battlefield.

  6. The Guardian

    Wednesday briefing: Will Kyiv’s commitment to a ceasefire appease Trump – and pressure Putin? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    In today’s newsletter: After Ukraine and the United States agree to a 30-day ceasefire plan, Moscow faces key decision on how to respond

  7. Newsweek

    Russia-Ukraine war update for March 13: Moscow reacts to Trump peace plan (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    A brief ceasefire would be "nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military," a senior Kremlin aide said on Thursday.

  8. KVIA El Paso

    Putin lays out sweeping questions and tough demands about 30-day ceasefire proposal (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Lauren Kent, Anna Chernova, Daria Tarasova-Markina, Katharina Krebs and Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the United States-brokered proposal for a ceasefire in the Ukraine war on Thursday, setting forth tough conditions and demanding concessions from Kyiv desp…

  9. Fox32 Chicago

    Russia Ukraine cease-fire deal: Putin says he agrees with US proposal (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the U.S. ceasefire proposal, but the terms need to be worked out.

  10. WHDH Boston

    Putin says he agrees in principal with US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the U.S. ceasefire proposal, but the terms need to be worked out. He

  11. Al Jazeera

    Putin says he is open to Ukraine ceasefire, but with conditions (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin said he supports “proposals to end hostilities” with Ukraine, but with conditions.

  12. The Hill

    Putin adviser says ceasefire gives nothing to Russia, would only help Ukraine (opens The Hill)

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    An adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin said a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire gave nothing to Russia and only benefited Ukraine, in one of Moscow’s first public signs of opposition to a deal Kyiv agreed to on Tuesday. Yuri Ushakov, a former Russian ambassador to the U.S.

  13. NPR

    The latest on the Trump administration's Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal (opens NPR)

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    Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Russia. But there's still no response from Russia to the proposal, which is being brokered by the Trump administration.

  14. Hot Air

  15. KIII Corpus Christi

    Putin agrees in principle with proposal for Ukraine ceasefire and says more discussions are needed (opens KIII Corpus Christi)

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    KIII Corpus Christi's feed description

    Before Putin's comments a senior Russian official said the truce would only help Ukraine by giving its weary and shorthanded military a break.

  16. The Hill

    US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Presented by GE Aerospace — {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security PRESENTED BY The Big Story US puts Putin in hot seat with Ukraine ceasefire proposal The United States has, for the first time, shifted the pressure to Russia in President Trump’s push for a ceasefire in Ukrai…

  17. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Russian President Vladimir Putin says he agrees in principal with the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    “We agree with the proposals to halt the fighting, but we proceed from the assumption that the ceasefire should lead to lasting peace and remove the root causes of the crisis,” Putin said.

  18. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Putin visits Kursk as Trump threatens consequences if ceasefire not agreed (opens The Guardian)

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    Russian president hopes army on brink of ‘fully liberating’ border region after recent advances; Trump says he could ‘do things financially’ if Moscow rejects truce. What we know on day 1,114

  19. Fox News

    Putin thanks Trump for principles of ceasefire push, but does not say yes (opens Fox News)

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    Russia President Putin thanked President Trump for his attempts to secure a 30-day ceasefire deal with Ukraine, but said he would rather seek a long-term peace plan.

  20. Breitbart News

    Report: Putin Agrees in Principle with U.S.-Proposed 30-day Ukraine Ceasefire (opens Breitbart News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, with terms and conditions still to be determined to ensure a lasting peace.

  21. CBS News

    Putin orders Russian troops to keep up war against Ukraine as Trump (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Trump's envoy is in Moscow to discuss the Kyiv-backed U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, but Vladimir Putin looks far from ready to order any halt to his war on Ukraine.

  22. Forbes

    Putin Suggests Concessions Needed Before Agreeing To Ceasefire (opens Forbes)

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    Putin made the statement as a U.S. envoy arrived in Moscow for talks on the U.S.’ proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.

  23. RedState

  24. New Hampshire Public Radio

    Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)

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    New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description

    Russia's president welcomed the idea of a ceasefire but warned Ukraine might use a 30-day truce to regroup and questioned how it would be enforced, as President Trump's envoy visited Moscow.

  25. Washington Examiner

    Putin praises Trump but outlines possible ceasefire problems (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to toe the line between rejecting the offer outright and expressing an interest in a ceasefire with Ukraine in concept.

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