Trump-Putin Call: Ukraine's Reaction to Ceasefire Talks

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.