Updated at 17:45.
Russia agrees with proposals to stop the fighting, but they should lead to a long -term level if the solution of the causes of the crisis, said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, according to the Russian state agency TASS.
Putin stressed that there are several questions, including the one who will oversee the ceasefire to the two thousand kilometers long front line.
He also pointed out that Ukraine could use the ceasefire to undo or further mobilization.
Putin wants to talk to Trump
“The idea itself is right, but there are questions we have to discuss. With our American colleagues, we might also call with President Trump, ”said the Russian President during a press conference, which was also present by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
According to Russian media, Putin should also meet with the American ambassador for the Middle East by Steve Witkoff, who has been dealing with the Russians in the past.
At the same time, the Kremlin chief thanked Donald Trump for his efforts to end the war that Russia is led against Ukraine.
At a press conference, Putin also took advantage of the opportunity to comment on the situation in the Kursk region, where the Russian armed forces gradually pushed the Ukrainian units in recent days.
“What do we do with this section of the wedge (Ukrainian units) in the Kursk region? If we stop fighting for 30 days, does that mean that those who are there will leave without a fight? Should we let them go? He gives them a Ukrainian command to put their weapons and give up? How will it be? This is not clear, ”Putin said.
Peace that takes into account Russian interests
The fact that the Russians are likely to reject the proposal of a temporary ceasefire was indicated on Thursday by Putin’s adviser for foreign questions Juri Ušakov. For the Rossija-1 propaganda television channel, Russia said that Russia is interested in a long-term settlement conflict with Ukraine and not a temporary ceasefire.
“Our goal is a long -term peaceful level, we are trying to do so, for a peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our country, our familiar concerns. It seems to me that no one needs steps in this situation that would imitate peaceful actions, ”Ukova quoted.
The Kremlin Advisor at the proposal for a temporary ceasefire also said he would provide “temporary rest of the Ukrainian army”.
