Putin to Pause Attacks on Ukraine Only on Election Day
However, if Kyiv really wants to hold elections, then Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Supreme Commander-in-Chief, will be ready to issue an order not to strike Ukraine on election day, Peskov added.
Consensus
- Russia's President Vladimir Putin is willing to issue an order to stop attacks on Ukraine on the day of Ukrainian presidential elections.
- The Russian government rejects a 60-day ceasefire proposed by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensburg.
- Russian officials claim Ukraine's request for a 60-day ceasefire is not for elections but to regroup, heal, and continue the war.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated he is ready to hold elections if Russia agrees to a 60-day ceasefire.
- U.S. President Donald Trump called for Ukraine to replace its current leader, suggesting a new leader might be able to negotiate peace.
- The idea of a 60-day ceasefire was first mentioned by Zelensky in an interview with ABC.
- The Russian government insists it seeks long-term peace, not temporary truces.
Points of divergence
- Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) believe Russia is using the election issue to manipulate negotiations and prolong the conflict, aiming to weaken Western support for Ukraine. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Zelensky does not deserve a break in hostilities and accused him of exploiting public initiatives to push for a pause. — tg_theinsider
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Zelensky does not deserve a pause in hostilities, and that his actions are driven by self-interest. — vm
- The Kremlin previously expressed readiness to resume peace talks after the September Russian parliamentary elections, but canceled plans after Ukrainian attacks on Moscow during the voting period. — meduza
- The Kremlin's official channel in the messaging app 'Max' reported that it is 'completely obvious' that Kyiv does not want to hold elections. — fontanka
Coverage (17 sources)
- Main news of the day: — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Peskov: Putin ready to stop strikes on Ukraine on election day — РИАМО
- Kremlin promised not to hit Ukraine on the day of the presidential election — The Moscow Times
- Putin ready to stop strikes on Ukraine only on election day, says Peskov. Zelensky set condition for holding elections... — The Insider
- In the Kremlin, comments were made on Zelensky's words about a 60-day ceasefire — Вести
- Peskov rejected idea of 60-day ceasefire for elections in Ukraine — Вечерняя Москва
- Peskov: Putin will be ready to issue an order not to hit Ukraine on election day — Фонтанка
- In Kremlin rejected idea of 60-day ceasefire for conducting elections in Ukraine — but allowed that they could refrain from strikes 'exactly on election day' — Meduza
- Russia does not agree to give Ukraine a 60-day ceasefire for elections — ЭХО / Новости
- Peskov stated that Putin will be ready to order no attacks on the day of elections in Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Kremlin: Putin ready to order no strikes on election day in Ukraine — Ведомости
- Putin ready to stop strikes on Ukraine only on day of presidential elections, Kremlin says. Zelensky demanded 60-day... — Важные истории
- Peskov: Putin ready to order no attack on Ukraine only on election day, 60 days needed for Kyiv to 'gather strength' — ASTRA
- Peskov: Putin ready to declare ceasefire on day of elections in Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov: Putin ready to issue order not to strike Ukraine on election day — Вечерняя Москва
- Peskov stated that Putin is ready to issue an order not to strike Ukraine specifically on election day. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin will be ready to issue an order not to strike Ukraine on election day if Kyiv genuinely wants to hold them, reported... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
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