Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Putin wants Ukraine ceasefire on current frontlines, sources say

Guy Faulconbridge and Andrew Osborn
Fri, May 24, 2024 at 5:04 AM EDT·8 min read

MOSCOW/LONDON (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to halt the war in Ukraine with a negotiated ceasefire that recognises the current battlefield lines, four Russian sources told Reuters, saying he is prepared to fight on if Kyiv and the West do not respond.

Three of the sources, familiar with discussions in Putin's entourage, said the veteran Russian leader had expressed frustration to a small group of advisers about what he views as Western-backed attempts to stymie negotiations and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's decision to rule out talks.

"Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire – to freeze the war," said another of the four, a senior Russian source who has worked with Putin and has knowledge of top level conversations in the Kremlin.

He, like the others cited in this story, spoke on condition of anonymity given the matter's sensitivity.

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[gab13by13]

1. The Pittsburgh Pirates should have thought of that idea yesterday

The Pirates should have asked the umpires to call the game after 7 innings when the Pirates were way ahead.

[Wuddles440]

3. Thanks!

You gave me my chuckle-for-the day!

[Doodley]

2. He can create a ceasefire anytime by removing all troops.

[CanonRay]

4. Of course he does

His big offensive is stalled, he's sending 70 year old armored vehicles to the front, and he's had to pull his navy out of the Black Sea. Not to mention a thousand casualties a day.