Russian President Vladimir Putin has pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Speaking from Moscow, Putin argued that such a pause could allow Ukraine to regroup, mobilize more troops, and receive additional Western weapons. He insisted that any ceasefire must address the deeper issues of the conflict, not just serve as a temporary halt in fighting.
Trump called Putin’s response “promising but incomplete” and sent envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow for further talks. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers criticized Putin’s stance, saying it hinders peace efforts and underscores the need to keep supporting Ukraine.
