Putin voices doubts over a U.S.-proposed ceasefire with Ukraine, and sets conditions

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Before Putin spoke, and giving a reminder of Russia’s stance since it launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin’s foreign policy adviser, Yuri Ushakov, reiterated Russia’s demands: Ukraine must recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea and four southeastern regions, withdraw troops from lands claimed by Russia and pledge never to join NATO. He said he “hopes [the United States] knows our position and wants to believe that they will take it into account as we work together going forward.”

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/13/nx-s1-5327108/russia-putin-trump-ukraine-ceasefire-talks