It is said that they may begin on May 15 in Istanbul.
Putin will meet with Turkish President Erdogan tomorrow to request his support in organizing the talks.
Putin claimed, "We are ready for serious negotiations."
Is a real ceasefire coming?
From Russia's perspective, prolonged conflicts result in significant losses of manpower, resources, and finances for both sides. Resolving disputes through peace talks aligns with Russia's desire to reduce losses and stabilize its surrounding situation.
However, whether this is a prelude to an actual ceasefire or just a public relations strategy remains to be seen. Looking back at previous ceasefires and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, none have yielded substantial results due to various reasons. Ukraine claimed that the ceasefire proposed by Russia was not truly implemented, and both sides had differing accounts. This time, Ukraine has yet to give a clear response to Putin's proposal. If Ukraine refuses, it would raise questions about its willingness to resolve conflicts peacefully; if accepted, whether both sides can reach consensus on core issues such as territorial disputes and security guarantees in subsequent negotiations remains uncertain.
Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1831790539315208/
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