Putin announces that Russia has not agreed with Ukraine on a broader ceasefire
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia had not agreed with Ukraine on a broader three-day ceasefire, despite announcing a unilateral halt to strikes on Kiev, and stressed that Russia would guarantee the security of US negotiators in Moscow during the talks.
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Why It Matters
This statement comes in the context of peace talks between Russia and the United States on the conflict in Ukraine, after Russia announced a unilateral cessation of strikes on Kiev for three days, starting on September 5.
President Vladimir Putin said in a meeting with US negotiators that Russia had not agreed with Ukraine on a broader three-day ceasefire to stop attacks on the two capitals.
President Putin noted that Russia stopped strikes on Kiev for three days, starting on September 5, and that the Ukrainian side significantly reduced strikes on Russian territory during that time.
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Witkov thanks Putin for stopping the strikes for three days to conduct negotiations
Putin said: "The Ukrainian authorities issued their call for a ceasefire lasting more than three days, but we never agreed with them on that."
Addressing American negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the head of state added: “But we will do our best to ensure the security of the negotiation process and the mediators, represented by you and those who accompany you.”
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Talks between Russia and the United States to resolve the Ukrainian conflict will continue
Likely · Within weeks
Attacks on the Russian border may be renewed if a broader agreement is not reached
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- What conditions has Ukraine set for a broader ceasefire?
- Will Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory continue after the end of the three-day period?
- What guarantees can be given to ensure the security of negotiators in Moscow?
