Truce in Ukraine: the Kremlin says he is “prudently optimistic” after a meeting between Vladimir Putin and the American emissary Steve Witkoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin put a message to Donald Trump on Thursday Steve Witkoff about his truce proposal in Ukraine, Dmitri Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, announced during his daily briefing.
“When Mr. Witkoff will bring all the information to President Trump, we will determine the timing for a conversation” Between Russian and American leaders, he said, also saying “Prudishly optimistic”reports the France-Presse agency which participates in the briefing.
Under pressure from the United States, Ukraine accepted, earlier this week, an immediate and unconditional truce of thirty days if it is also observed by Russia which, so far, has been careful not to provide a clear response.
Vladimir Putin issued reserves Thursday, invoking “Important questions” To be settled beforehand, while taking care not to reject the initiative of Donald Trump. “We are for, but there are nuances”had notably declared the Russian president, saying that he wants “Talk about it” with Americans and “Maybe call the president” Trump.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced in the process “Manipulative remarks” of his Russian counterpart, accusing him of “Try things out”.
Donald Trump, while judging “Very promising” Mr. Putin's latest remarks, warned that “It would be a very disappointing moment for the world” If Russia rejected its offer. “I would like to meet him or speak with him, but you have to quickly settle the question”he added.
Source: Lemonde