Mixed Reactions and Uncertain Future Amid Ongoing Fighting and Diplomatic Tensions

Mixed Reactions and Uncertain Future

The partial ceasefire plan for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, agreed upon during a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, has been met with mixed reactions from global leaders and experts.

Both sides released statements following the conversation, which the White House described as the first step towards "movement to peace." The agreement included a limited ceasefire against targeting infrastructure and energy facilities, but did not address a full cessation of the conflict.

The Kremlin's statement outlined demands to avoid escalation, including a complete halt to foreign military and intelligence assistance to Ukraine. China welcomed the ceasefire efforts, viewing it as a necessary step towards peace. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also expressed support for any proposals leading to a lasting and just peace.

However, the ceasefire's limited scope and the ongoing fighting raise concerns about its sustainability. Russia has dismissed European involvement in peace talks, and experts remain skeptical about Moscow's genuine desire to end the conflict.

The working-level conversations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine are expected to be challenging, with fundamental interests unlikely to overlap completely. While the ceasefire offers a temporary respite, the long-term resolution of the conflict remains a complex and uncertain prospect.