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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Putin Lays Out Tough Conditions for Ukraine Ceasefire Amid US Pressure
Caption: Putin Lays Out Tough Conditions for Ukraine Ceasefire Amid US Pressure. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he supports a ceasefire in Ukraine but insists on addressing "root causes" before any truce can be agreed upon. Ukraine has already agreed to a US-backed 30-day ceasefire, but President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Putin of using negotiations to manipulate the situation rather than seek real peace. Putin raised concerns over how a ceasefire would be monitored, asking whether Ukraine would use the pause to mobilize troops and rearm. He questioned who would enforce the truce across the 2,000km front. Putin asserted that Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region were "isolated" and left with only two options: surrender or die. Ukraine, however, maintains it will defend its positions as long as necessary. In response to Russia’s stance, the US imposed fresh sanctions targeting Russia’s oil, gas, and banking sectors, further restricting Moscow’s access to global payment systems. US President Donald Trump said he hopes Russia will "do the right thing" and agree to the ceasefire. He also revealed discussions with Ukraine on territorial compromises as part of a final settlement. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for negotiations, but it remains uncertain if he met with Putin. Reports suggest his plane departed soon after landing. Zelensky dismissed Putin’s position as a disguised rejection, stating that the Russian leader is too afraid to tell Trump directly that he wants to continue the war. Russia continues to advance in Ukraine, while both sides report fresh drone attacks. Ukraine claims seven civilians were injured in Kharkiv, while Russia reported a fire at an oil facility in Tuapse. Russia now controls 20 percent of Ukraine, with at least 95,000 Russian soldiers killed since the invasion. Ukraine last reported 43,000 casualties, though analysts believe the true numbers are much higher. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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