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The Russian side was provided with additional information. And also through Witkoff, Putin gave information and additional signals to President Trump,
Peskov said during his daily media conference call Both sides understand that this conversation is needed,
Putin often does this - he does not say ‘no’ directly, but he does it in such a way that practically everything only delays and makes normal decisions impossible.”
In his nightly address, Mr Zelensky said We agree with the proposals for the ceasefire, but our position is based on the assumption the ceasefire will lead to a long-term peace.”
It was predictable because we understand that Putin didn’t want to say yes, but cannot say no because Trump’s possible reaction. I think he’s just trying to take his time, and that’s why he proposed some additional conditions for the 30-day ceasefire.”
Speaking to POLITICO, he said Trump is much more concerned about this deal than about Ukraine,
We’ll see what happens in the next days because I saw yesterday that Trump already has talked about additional sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector. It’s Putin’s usual practice to give you some hope that he’ll say yes, but then delays to use the time to reach his goals. I hope that Trump’s reaction will be quite fast.”
However, he remains hopeful I can do things financially that would be very bad for Russia. I don’t want to do that because I want to get peace. In a financial sense … we could do things very bad for Russia. It would be devastating.”
Earlier this week, he threatened to apply economic pressure on Russia if Putin didn’t agree to a ceasefire He will have seen how Trump threatens Canada, but when Ottawa responds with counter-tariffs, he starts backing off and negotiates,
I’d love to meet with him or talk to him. But we have to get it [a ceasefire deal] over with fast,
Trump told reporters Thursday When Mr Witkoff brings all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing of a conversation,
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters There are reasons to be cautiously optimistic."
Commenting on Waltz's remarks, Peskov said Friday We continue to detect attempts by small assault groups to enter our territory and approach our border,
As we have always said, the only one stalling, the only one being unconstructive, is Russia. They need this war. Putin has stolen years of peace and continues this war day after day,
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