Trump-Putin Call: Ukraine's Reaction to Ceasefire Talks
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March 18, 2025 20:07
kiev - Kiev reacts to Trump-Putin ceasefire talks with surprise. Details on ceasefire negotiations and Ukraine's concerns over Russian demands.
Ceasefire Negotiations Between Trump and Putin
Russia and the US plan to negotiate a ceasefire, permanent peace, and maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea following a call between Putin and Trump.
Russian Strategy
- Possible motives behind Russia's ceasefire talks strategy.
- Russian demands include full withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from disputed territories.
Key Demands
- Exchange of prisoners: 175 Ukrainian for 175 Russian prisoners.
- Russia insists on halting foreign arms supplies to Ukraine as a condition for further talks.
Ukraine's Stance
- Ukraine's refusal to accept neutral status and recognize occupied territories as Russian.
- Political implications of compromising on territorial integrity.
Russian Perspective
Russia sees Ukraine's stance as a strategy to retain the option of reclaiming lost territories in the future.