Putin wants to make peace with Europeans despite 'rude statements and ultimatums'
Photo: Vladimir Putin, Russian president (Getty Images)
Vladimir Putin harshly condemned the rhetoric and ultimatum demands from Western countries to declare a ceasefire and end the war, according to a press conference at the Kremlin.
According to the head of the Kremlin, "what gives us optimism and hope" is that, sooner or later, based on historical lessons and the opinion of their own peoples, we will begin moving towards the restoration of constructive relations with European countries.
"Specifically, with those (countries - ed.) that today do not reject anti-Russian rhetoric and openly aggressive actions towards us, who still try to speak to us in a rude manner and through ultimatums," Putin said.
Western peace efforts
The administration of US President Donald Trump is actively campaigning politically and diplomatically to end the war in Ukraine.
Currently, Washington is offering both Ukraine and Russia to declare a 30-day ceasefire at the front. However, Putin has his own demands, such as the cessation of mobilization for the Ukrainian Armed Forces during this period and for Western partners to stop supplying arms to Ukraine.
During a summit in Kyiv on May 10, the leaders of the Coalition of the Willing countries set a deadline for Russia to declare a 30-day ceasefire. If refused, new sanctions will be imposed on Russia.
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