Speaking at a joint press conference with Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that any ceasefire must lead to a lasting peace and address the "root causes of the war," Ukrinform reports, citing BBC News Russian.
"We agree with the proposal to cease hostilities, but this must be a proposal that ensures long-term peace and eliminates the root causes of the conflict," Putin said, opening his remarks with thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump.
Putin said that Trump is not the only world leader focused on the Ukraine conflict, listing the leaders of all five BRICS nations.
While acknowledging that Russia "in principle" supports the idea of a 30-day ceasefire, Putin noted there were "nuances." One such issue, he claimed, is the alleged "encirclement" of Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region. He insisted that many other details -- such as monitoring mechanisms -- still need to be discussed in depth with the United States.
Moreover, Putin demanded guarantees that Ukraine would not conduct mobilization, training, or receive weapons during the ceasefire, claiming that this would contribute to a lasting peace.
He also left open the possibility of discussing the ceasefire directly with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Ukrainian and U.S. delegations met in Saudi Arabia, where Ukraine agreed to the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire along the entire front line. The agreement could be extended by mutual consent, provided that Russia simultaneously accepts and adheres to the terms.
However, Kremlin security advisor and chief negotiator Yury Ushakov dismissed the ceasefire plan, calling it nothing more than "a temporary respite for Ukrainian forces."
Additionally, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova downplayed the U.S.-Ukraine statements from Jeddah, insisting that "Moscow does not take them into account" and views them as mere public rhetoric.
