La Derecha Diario After Trump's warnings, Russia is willing to negotiate a ceasefire.
Bloomberg highlights that Russia would demand a clear framework for a final peace agreement before agreeing to end the war.
After Donald Trump's threats of a sanctions increase and tariffs, Russia is now willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine, but only if there is progress toward a definitive peace agreement, according to Bloomberg, citing sources close to Vladimir Putin.
According to the report, this is the first positive signal from the Russian leader in response to the U.S. president's warning of a ceasefire. The proposal was reportedly communicated during last month's talks in Saudi Arabia between senior Russian and American officials.
Bloomberg highlights that Russia would demand a clear framework for a final peace agreement before agreeing to halt hostilities. Sources close to the negotiations stated that Moscow insists on defining the parameters of a peacekeeping mission, including the countries that would participate.
The information emerges as the United States and Ukraine prepare for direct talks in Saudi Arabia next week, the first meeting since the Oval Office dispute between Trump and President Volodymyr Zelensky. The U.S. special envoy, Steve Witkoff, told Bloomberg that the goal of the discussions is to establish "a framework for a peace agreement and an initial ceasefire."
Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, declined to comment, according to Bloomberg. The report also notes that Russia rejected the idea of deploying NATO troops in Ukraine under any agreement. However, Moscow doesn't oppose "neutral" countries like China participating in a peace mission, according to Bloomberg.
Trump's message
Hours earlier, President Donald Trump confirmed that he was strongly considering increasing sanctions and tariffs against Russia, with the aim of pressuring Vladimir Putin to come to the negotiating table.
On his official Truth Social account, the U.S. president stated: "Considering that Russia is 'pounding' Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am seriously considering applying large-scale banking sanctions, sanctions, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and a DEFINITIVE PEACE AGREEMENT are reached."
"Russia and Ukraine must sit at the negotiating table right now, before it's too late. Thank you!!!", concluded Trump, who seeks to pressure both sides to achieve a ceasefire and the end of the war.
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