Summary

Vladimir Putin responded to Ukraine’s US-backed ceasefire proposal by imposing strict conditions, including a halt to Kyiv’s military aid and mobilization, while continuing Russia’s own rearmament.

His calculated stance prolongs negotiations without outright rejecting Donald Trump’s initiative, which seeks to end the war while pressuring Ukraine.

Putin also demands Ukraine’s demilitarization, exclusion from NATO, and recognition of Russian territorial claims.

Trump, with limited leverage, may shift toward aligning with Putin’s terms. Meanwhile, Ukraine fears the ceasefire could allow Russia to regroup and intensify its offensive.

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    4 hours ago

    Maybe, but even then it would take years to actually ramp up the military production.

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      4 hours ago

      Yes. Best case scenario it would be terrible if the US cut off Ukraine. But I think with a generous transition time eu could do it.

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        1 hour ago

        Could do what? By the time European military production is up and running Ukraine will be mostly Russian.

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          59 minutes ago

          With current progression rate, Russia will need more than 50 years to capture whole of Ukraine.

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            20 minutes ago

            With the current progression rate, the Ukrainian army will run out of soldiers in a few years.