Russian leader Vladimir Putin has stated that Moscow agrees in principle with the proposal to halt hostilities in Ukraine but has put forward his conditions.

Speaking at a joint press conference with Alexander Lukashenko, Putin emphasized that any ceasefire must lead to a lasting peace and address the "root causes of the war", writes BBC News Russian.

"We agree with the proposal to cease hostilities, but this must be a proposal that ensures long-term peace and eliminates the root causes of the conflict", Putin said, opening his remarks with thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump. Putin said that Trump is not the only world leader focused on the Ukraine conflict, listing the leaders of all five BRICS nations.

While acknowledging that Russia "in principle" supports the idea of a 30-day ceasefire, Putin noted there were "nuances". One such issue, he claimed, is the alleged "encirclement" of Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region. He insisted that many other details - such as monitoring mechanisms - still need to be discussed in depth with the US.

Moreover, Putin demanded guarantees that Ukraine would not conduct mobilization, training, or receive weapons during the ceasefire, claiming that this would contribute to a lasting peace. He also left open the possibility of discussing the ceasefire directly with U.S. President Donald Trump.