Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:24pm on 28 May 2025,Wednesday International
Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, including a written commitment from Western leaders to cease NATO's eastward expansion and the lifting of certain sanctions against Russia. Sources indicate that Putin's demands also encompass Ukraine's neutrality and protections for Russian-speaking populations. Despite agreeing with U.S. President Donald Trump to draft a peace memorandum, Kyiv and European leaders accuse Moscow of stalling negotiations while expanding militarily in eastern Ukraine. Trump, critical of Putin's recent escalation, has warned of further U.S. sanctions. Sources say Putin remains committed to territorial claims in four Ukrainian regions and may escalate military actions if diplomacy fails. (PC: Reuters)
