President Putin responded to a proposed month-long ceasefire with numerous conditions, potentially delaying or even preventing a truce.
His comments emphasized Russia's strong battlefield position while simultaneously seeking continued talks with the United States.
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Putin's conditions, suggesting they were designed to hinder any meaningful cease-fire agreement.
Putin's meeting with Trump's envoy and his call with Saudi Arabia's crown prince further complicate the already tense situation.
