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Putin Proposes Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid International Pressure
Putin Proposes Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine Amid International Pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare late-night televised appeal from the Kremlin, calling for direct peace talks with Ukraine to begin "without delay, as early as 15 May." In his statement, Putin said, “We seek serious talks... to remove the root causes of the conflict and start moving towards a lasting, strong peace.” His remarks come in the wake of intensified diplomatic activity in Kyiv, where European leaders gathered to urge Moscow to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire. Earlier on Saturday, the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Poland met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv as part of what they described as a “coalition of the willing.” Their coordinated message, delivered after a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, included a clear demand for Russia to halt hostilities for one month starting Monday. They warned that Russia would face "massive" sanctions if it failed to comply with the ceasefire appeal. Following that meeting, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer stated, “All of us here together with the US are calling [Russian President Vladimir] Putin out. If he is serious about peace, then he has a chance to show it.” Zelensky echoed this sentiment, saying, “Thank you all for standing with us. Today we will focus on how to build and guarantee real and lasting security.” In response to the ceasefire demand, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicated that Moscow would consider the proposal but emphasized that “trying to pressure us is quite useless.” Hours later, Putin appeared on national television to outline his own peace proposal, suggesting that the talks be held in Istanbul, Turkey. He also announced his intention to discuss the plan with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Sunday. Putin’s address suggested that such talks could lead to new ceasefires and even a broader truce, though he framed them as conditional on sincere engagement from Ukraine. “This would be the first step towards a long-term, lasting peace, rather than a prologue to more armed hostilities after the Ukrainian armed forces get new armaments and personnel, after feverish trench-digging and the establishment of new command posts,” he said. “Who needs peace like that?” He also accused Ukraine of ignoring multiple Russian proposals for ceasefires, including a 30-day suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure, an Easter truce, and a recent halt timed to coincide with World War Two commemorations. “In spite of everything, we are offering the Kyiv authorities to resume the negotiations... resume direct talks, and I stress, without any preconditions,” he said. Ukraine has not yet officially responded to Putin’s proposal. Kyiv has previously contended that Russia continued military operations during earlier declared ceasefires. Moscow has made similar accusations against Ukraine. The last round of direct talks between Russia and Ukraine occurred shortly after the war began over three years ago. Putin’s latest statement signals a potential shift, or at least a tactical move, amid growing global pressure and the threat of further sanctions. Whether this marks a genuine opportunity for diplomacy or a strategic ploy remains to be seen. Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-05-12 -
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Expats & Locals Living in Chiang Mai Facebook group - gone or hiding
Well! That certainly explains why foreign countries are setting up toll-free numbers that Americans can now call to reach Suicide Prevention Hotlines. But perhaps it's just to cover the overflow of suicide calls anticipated because of the current administration's policies. -
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