ISW: Putin Rejects Ceasefire Talks

The Kremlin Wants an Alternative Ceasefire Agreement.

While the White House claims that there are some positive developments in bringing the fighting in the Russian-Ukrainian war closer and expects material concessions from both sides to achieve peace, Russian President Vladimir Putin is trying to distract world leaders from his actual rejection of the 30-day ceasefire offer. This was reported by analysts at the US Institute for the Study of War in their report on March 14.

“Putin is trying to present himself as a smart and compassionate leader with whom President Trump can communicate, and to create a new narrative to distract attention from his decision to reject the offer from the US and Ukraine,” the analysts write.

The researchers are referring to the Kremlin leader’s statement on March 14, when he responded to Trump’s calls to pardon Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk region. Then Putin said that he would guarantee their lives and “decent treatment” from Russia if they voluntarily lay down their arms and surrender to Russian captivity.

Analysts also note that the statements made in the Kremlin after the meeting with Trump's special representative Steve Witkoff “underscore the refusal” of the Russian president to accept the proposal for a temporary ceasefire on the battlefield. At the same time, Putin is once again demonstrating his unwillingness to engage in a fair and constructive dialogue on ending the war in Ukraine, according to the Institute for the Study of War.

Putin wants an alternative ceasefire agreement

Earlier, analysts at the Institute reported that Putin is seeking to conclude an alternative agreement on the suspension of hostilities, designed to strengthen the position of the Russian Federation and resume hostilities. Among other things, he may demand the disarmament of Ukraine and the suspension of the mobilization and training of Ukrainian Armed Forces servicemen.

That Vladimir Putin may demand weapons is also confirmed by recent statements by European diplomats, who speak of the EU's readiness to continue military aid to Ukraine, even despite the ultimatums issued by the Kremlin.

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