Putin's meaning is very clear, negotiation is negotiation, and has nothing to do with the ceasefire. Since Russia is in a dominant position, it will definitely not stop fighting to give Ukraine a chance to catch its breath. As for the threats from Macron and others are all bark and no bite. Playing this kind of trick in front of Putin, they are really too naive.
If Ukraine does not make significant concessions, the war should continue. However, Ukraine seems to be unable to hold on. From its previous determination not to stop firing to now having to stop firing, from its previous determination not to negotiate with Russia to now having to negotiate.
In fact, Ukraine knows very well that since Putin is in a dominant position, he will ask for a high price and there will be no results from the negotiation. And Ukraine urgently needs time to catch its breath, even if it's just a short ceasefire. Yermak, head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said that if Russia does not stop firing for a month, Ukraine will not go to Turkey for negotiation. Both sides know each other's intentions, so even if they negotiate now, there won't be any results. Everything still depends on the battlefield.
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