Russia has not responded to a 30-day ceasefire proposal agreed by the United States and Ukraine. This proposal was reached after talks between representatives from both sides in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who was present at the talks, announced he would speak with his Russian counterpart in the coming days.

On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Kursk region, the first time since Ukraine’s incursion last year, to praise Russia’s war efforts. However, it is unlikely that Russia will accept the US-Ukraine proposal without making its own demands first.

The terms of the ceasefire proposal agreed by the US and Ukraine do not mention sanctions on Russia, security guarantees for Ukraine, or the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Russia’s Kursk region. It does emphasize humanitarian efforts during the ceasefire period, including the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children.

The Kremlin stated it will review the proposal from the US before making any decisions. Meanwhile, authorities in the US, including President Donald Trump, have expressed hopes for a positive response from Russia regarding the ceasefire but remain cautious.

Experts believe that Russia will not simply accept the proposal as it is. They speculate that Russia could demand the lifting of sanctions and security guarantees, as well as the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the Kursk region. Past performance suggests that the US may support these Russian demands.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/13/us-ukraine-ceasefire-proposal-what-could-russia-demand?traffic_source=rss