Putin says Russia is committed to restart direct talks with Kyiv about ending their war, suggests May 15 start in Turkey. World leaders demand unconditional ceasefire starting Monday to allow for peace talks on ending over three years of war. Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg says ceasefire could start the process for ending the largest and longest war in Europe since World War II.
Key Points
Putin expresses commitment to restart talks with Kyiv without preconditions.
World leaders demand unconditional ceasefire starting Monday to facilitate peace talks.
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg believes ceasefire could begin the process of ending the war.
Pros
Putin's commitment to restart talks is a positive step towards resolving the conflict.
World leaders' demand for an unconditional ceasefire could lead to peace talks and potentially end the war.
Cons
Russia's previous demands for Ukraine to withdraw from certain regions and other conditions may complicate negotiations.
Putin's statements about nuclear weapons add a concerning dimension to the conflict.