Putin looking for ceasefire to cement gains in Ukraine, Reuters reports citing sources
Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to a ceasefire that recognizes the current front lines on the battlefield but will fight on if Ukraine and its allies do not agree, Reuters reported on May 24, citing undisclosed Russian sources. "Putin can fight for as long as it takes, but Putin is also ready for a ceasefire – to freeze the war," a senior Russian source who has worked with him told the news outlet on condition of anonymity. The Kyiv Independent could not verify the claims. Except for unsuccessful talks during the early spring of 2022, there have been no direct peace negotiations betwe...