Putin Proposes Ceasefire for Ukraine Troop Withdrawal
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire and commencement of negotiations if Ukraine withdraws its troops from four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounces plans to join NATO. Ukraine, which intends to join NATO, has demanded Russia withdraw its forces from all Ukrainian territory.
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In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to initiate an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine if Kyiv began withdrawing troops from the regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and abandoned its NATO membership ambitions.
Ukraine's stance remains unchanged, pushing for NATO membership and demanding Russian withdrawal from all Ukrainian territories. There has been no immediate response from Ukraine on Putin's proposal, delivered during a speech at the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow.
Putin's proposal coincided with a meeting of the Group of Seven industrialised nations in Italy, while Switzerland prepares to host global leaders to discuss peace initiatives for Ukraine.
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