Russia Open to Ceasefire—But Only If It Leads to Real Peace, Says Putin

Russia says it is open to stopping the fighting in Ukraine, but only if it leads to real, lasting peace. President Vladimir Putin made it clear that any agreement needs to address the deeper issues behind the conflict.

Speaking on the situation, Putin believes Ukraine should push the U.S. to support a ceasefire based on what’s actually happening on the battlefield. He also mentioned that Russia is willing to agree to a 30-day pause in fighting, but the big question is how that time would be used.

While this could be a step toward peace, it all depends on what happens next.