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Putin has made it clear: first, negotiations on the causes, then talks on a ceasefire, said Russian MFA spokesperson Maria Zakharova, commenting on Zelensky's reaction. She claims Kyiv misread Putin’s statement regarding talks.
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The cornerstone of the entire situation surrounding possible negotiations is the demand for a preliminary 30-day ceasefire.
Why are Ukraine and its EU allies so insistent on this condition?
If negotiations take place during active hostilities, Russia will maintain its pressure on the frontlines, thus retaining the advantage of initiative during the talks. Ukraine has already experienced negotiations “with a gun to its head” during the signing of Minsk-2 and the discussions in Istanbul, and it does not want to repeat that experience.
However, if the fighting is stopped and the front is frozen for an extended period, this would allow Ukraine to withstand Russian military pressure even before any negotiations begin, stabilize the frontline situation, and prepare for a possible escalation — effectively depriving Russia of all its leverage.
That is precisely why this proposal does not suit Russia — it essentially means relinquishing the initiative. Moreover, in 30 days the front could stabilize to such an extent that Ukraine might no longer see any need for negotiations at all. Talks are only needed now while the situation is pressing. But once the pressure subsides and there is a chance to repel attacks by military force, diplomacy will be flushed down the toilet again, just like it was in Istanbul.
As long as this key contradiction remains unresolved, the likelihood of a productive diplomatic meeting between the two countries approaches zero.
I agree with most of it. And they say themselves that Putin doesn’t want ceasefire.
The cornerstone of the entire situation surrounding possible negotiations is the demand for a preliminary 30-day ceasefire.
Why are Ukraine and its EU allies so insistent on this condition?
If negotiations take place during active hostilities, Russia will maintain its pressure on the frontlines, thus retaining the advantage of initiative during the talks. Ukraine has already experienced negotiations “with a gun to its head” during the signing of Minsk-2 and the discussions in Istanbul, and it does not want to repeat that experience.
However, if the fighting is stopped and the front is frozen for an extended period, this would allow Ukraine to withstand Russian military pressure even before any negotiations begin, stabilize the frontline situation, and prepare for a possible escalation — effectively depriving Russia of all its leverage.
That is precisely why this proposal does not suit Russia — it essentially means relinquishing the initiative. Moreover, in 30 days the front could stabilize to such an extent that Ukraine might no longer see any need for negotiations at all. Talks are only needed now while the situation is pressing. But once the pressure subsides and there is a chance to repel attacks by military force, diplomacy will be flushed down the toilet again, just like it was in Istanbul.
As long as this key contradiction remains unresolved, the likelihood of a productive diplomatic meeting between the two countries approaches zero.
I agree with most of it. And they say themselves that Putin doesn’t want ceasefire.
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US, China to sign trade deal after talks in Switzerland, White House says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant announced a "real breakthrough" in talks with Beijing to ease the trade conflict. US Trade Representative Jamison Greer said the upcoming agreement is designed to reduce the trade deficit between the countries, which has reached $1.2 trillion.
Details will be announced on May 12th.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant announced a "real breakthrough" in talks with Beijing to ease the trade conflict. US Trade Representative Jamison Greer said the upcoming agreement is designed to reduce the trade deficit between the countries, which has reached $1.2 trillion.
Details will be announced on May 12th.
Zelensky will be in Turkey on Thursday, even if Russia does not agree to a ceasefire — Axios
I think Israel will have to abandon American security assistance , — Netanyahu
Earlier, Trump's envoy Witkoff said that Israel does not want to end the war, despite US efforts.
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Earlier, Trump's envoy Witkoff said that Israel does not want to end the war, despite US efforts.
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Russian special services organized arson of a shopping center in Warsaw in May last year, — Tusk
Local authorities have confirmed that the fire at the Marywilska shopping center in the Polish capital was the result of deliberate arson ordered by Russian special services. Some of those involved have already been detained, the rest have been identified and are being sought. Prime Minister Tusk said that everyone will be held accountable.
As a reminder, on May 12, 2024, a large-scale fire broke out in the Marywilska 44 shopping center. The complex, with an area of 80 thousand m², had approximately 1,400 stores and service points.
Russia is a terrorist state
Local authorities have confirmed that the fire at the Marywilska shopping center in the Polish capital was the result of deliberate arson ordered by Russian special services. Some of those involved have already been detained, the rest have been identified and are being sought. Prime Minister Tusk said that everyone will be held accountable.
As a reminder, on May 12, 2024, a large-scale fire broke out in the Marywilska 44 shopping center. The complex, with an area of 80 thousand m², had approximately 1,400 stores and service points.
Russia is a terrorist state