Putin Advocates for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine Conflict
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Synopsis
On March 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated the Kremlin's commitment to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the necessity of addressing its root causes. He expressed readiness to collaborate with Europe while cautioning against misplaced trust in Western partners.
Key Takeaways
- Putin supports peaceful conflict resolution.
- Addressing root causes is essential.
- Moscow is cautious in trusting the West.
- Macron announces initiatives to assist Ukraine.
- Sanctions on Russia are still in effect.
Moscow, March 28 (NationPress) Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that the Kremlin advocates for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, provided that the underlying issues are addressed. He characterized the conflict as intricate, requiring a deliberate approach.
"We support resolving all these matters through peaceful means. However, it is essential to tackle the fundamental causes that led to the current circumstances," Putin remarked during a meeting with the Russian Navy.
Additionally, Putin indicated that Moscow is open to collaborating with Europe on the Ukrainian resolution, but will exercise caution in placing trust in the West, according to local media reports.
"We are open to working with Europe, but they are often inconsistent, continually attempting to deceive us. Nevertheless, we have grown accustomed to this. I hope we will avoid missteps due to excessive trust in our so-called partners," Russian state-run news agency TASS reported on Friday, citing Putin.
In the meantime, French President Emmanuel Macron introduced several initiatives to assist Ukraine during a summit in Paris amidst increasing uncertainty regarding US support.
Following the summit of the "Coalition of the Willing," Macron announced a collaborative Franco-British effort to send a team to Ukraine to help shape the future organization of the Ukrainian military.
He stated that he and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer would "jointly lead" the coordination of Ukraine's international coalition of allies, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
After the "Coalition of the Willing" summit focused on providing security guarantees for Ukraine, held in Paris, Starmer remarked that the timing to lift sanctions on Russia is not yet appropriate. Macron reiterated that it remains premature to lift sanctions against Russia.
This announcement follows the US's statement on Tuesday regarding the initiation of the lifting of select sanctions on Moscow, particularly concerning agricultural trade.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Thursday that Moscow is "categorically opposed" to any potential deployment of Western peacekeepers in Ukraine.
Such a development could result in a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO, Zakharova warned, adding that London and Paris are devising plans for "military intervention in Ukraine" under the pretense of a peacekeeping mission.
Earlier this week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned that both Moscow and Washington have a mutual interest in progressing towards resolving the Ukraine crisis.
Peskov noted that both nations share a "desire and readiness" to pursue a peaceful resolution, indicating a mutual understanding between the two parties.
Following discussions between Russia and the US in Riyadh, the Kremlin announced an agreement on executing the Black Sea initiative, which includes measures to ensure safe navigation.
The agreements regarding the Black Sea will come into effect once sanctions on Russian banks facilitating trade in agricultural products and mineral fertilizers are lifted.
