Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated he would consider an immediate ceasefire and open negotiations if Ukraine withdrew troops from the four regions annexed by Russia in 2022 and dropped its aspirations to join NATO. This offer was swiftly rejected by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who equated it to a demand for territorial surrender.
Putin has today pledged a cease-fire in Ukraine if Kyiv withdraws from occupied regions and drops NATO bid. pic.twitter.com/BQAhO1s64W
— Tommy Robinson 🇬🇧 (@TRobinsonNewEra) June 14, 2024
As global leaders converged in Switzerland for peace discussions concerning Ukraine—excluding Russian representatives—Putin characterized the event as a misleading diversion. Concurrently, leaders from the G7 nations met in Italy, underscoring the geopolitical tensions. The backdrop for these events includes a new 10-year security pact between the U.S. and Ukraine, which Russia has dismissed as invalid.
Putin’s terms for peace entail Ukraine acknowledging Russian claims over Crimea, maintaining a nonnuclear status, restricting its military capabilities, and ensuring protections for Russian-speaking populations. He also demands the lifting of all Western sanctions against Russia. Despite laying out these conditions, Putin’s proposal was criticized by Zelenskyy as nothing more than an ultimatum reminiscent of territorial seizures during World War II.
Zelenskyy, speaking from the G7 meeting in Italy, dismissed Putin’s demands as manipulative and absurd. Ukraine continues to seek NATO membership, the withdrawal of Russian forces from all occupied territories, including Crimea, and reparations for damages and war crimes committed by Russia.
🚨🚨NATO Reject #Russia Peace Proposal.
President Putin had made a #Ceasefire proposal to Ukraine.
But NATO has rejected it.
“This is not a proposal made in good faith” “This is not a peace proposal but a proposal of more aggression”.
NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg seemingly… pic.twitter.com/u09suu05TI— SK Chakraborty (@sanjoychakra) June 14, 2024
In the ongoing conflict, which escalated with Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian resistance has notably thwarted Russian advances, particularly towards Kyiv. Despite significant resistance, the war has seen intense fighting in the south and east, where Russia claims control over additional territories through disputed referendums.
Putin’s narrative shifted as he claimed his forces never intended to capture Kyiv but rather aimed to coerce Ukraine into negotiations. This assertion follows Moscow’s withdrawal from regions around Kyiv as part of what Russia described as a peace gesture, although it coincided with robust Ukrainian defense efforts.
On the military front, recent engagements have seen significant Ukrainian drone attacks against Russian positions, although Moscow claims to have intercepted most of these. Ukraine’s military, however, faces challenges due to a shortage of supplies and ammunition amid ongoing heavy assaults by Russian forces, particularly targeting its infrastructure.
🚨🚨🚨Russia genuine peace offer today, but if the West and Kiev reject it, they will be responsible for the bloodshed, Putin said.
Key points of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for peaceful settlement in Ukraine:🔶Russia will cease fire and declare its readiness… pic.twitter.com/RKww3VDfsX
— Brunella C. (@BrunellaCapitan) June 14, 2024
As international dialogues continue, Putin’s stance remains firm, insisting on the integration of the annexed regions into Russia as non-negotiable, despite global condemnation and ongoing conflict. The situation remains tense with sporadic progress toward any potential resolution, as both sides prepare for prolonged hostilities. The Deep State and President Biden are determined it seems, to keep the war going. All the way to the last Ukrainian. Ukraine is defeated, and the sooner this is realized, the sooner the fighting can stop. The Russians in Ukraine do not want to live under Nazi killers in the East, which they have faced off with for years after the coup in 2014. And the Russians in vast majority owned Crimea do not want Ukraine there. This major conflicted area is also where Russia’s bulk of the fleet is housed. It is the only warm water port that they have year-round. A nice target for the West to remove from existence, if we can get enough Ukrainians to die for it.. This is the kind of world we live in with Democrats in control of the White House. Endless wars, death, disease and destruction are all on the menu for the people of Ukraine and the United States as Biden and the Democrats, with RINO help, continue to destroy the U.S. dollar and support mass illegal immigration.
Major Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate ceasefire and negotiations if Ukraine withdraws from regions annexed in 2022 and abandons NATO membership aspirations; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the terms.
- Putin’s offer coincided with a peace-focused conference in Switzerland, which excluded Russian participation, and a G7 meeting in Italy, emphasizing heightened global diplomatic activities.
- Putin’s conditions for peace include Ukraine recognizing Crimea as Russian, maintaining non-nuclear status, limiting military capabilities, and lifting Western sanctions against Russia.
- Zelenskyy dismissed Putin’s proposal as an ultimatum, likening it to historical territorial aggressions, and reiterated Ukraine’s demands for full territorial integrity and reparations.
- The ongoing conflict, characterized by significant military engagements and strategic stalemates, continues amidst international efforts to negotiate a resolution, with both sides preparing for prolonged hostilities.
RM Tomi – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
