Putin: Would agree to stop fighting in Ukraine, but should lead to long-standing peace

Putin is speaking and says:

• “Welcome” to those companies which want to return to Russia.
• Return of Western companies could be beneficial for everyone.
• We are in talks about such return. (Referring to Western companies returning to Russia)
• Thanks Trump for attention to Russia-Ukraine conflict.
• We agree to stop fighting in Ukraine, but it should lead to long-standing peace.
• Ceasefire has to eliminate root causes of the conflict.
• Situation in Kursk region is fully under Russian control
• Ukrainian troops are in full isolation in Kursk
• For Ukraine it will be good to reach 30 days cease-fire in such circumstances
• There are two options for Ukrainians in Kursk – die or be captured
• if there is cease-fire, it’s not clear how situation will develop in Kursk and elsewhere
• Why do they need 30 days of cease-fire, for mobilization or weapon supplies to Ukraine.
• There are a lot of questions about cease-fire.
• Who will control cease-fire, the front is 2000 km long.
• Cease-fire itself is right, and we will support it, but there are questions to be discussed
• Maybe me and Trump have to hold a phone call
• If US and Russia agree on energy Corporation, then gas pipeline for Europe could be provided.
• It will be beneficial for Europe thanks to cheap Russian gas.
• Situation in Ukraine front is fast changing

Meanwhile, US envoy Witkoff is to meet with Putin on Thursday night (this is according to Politico).

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.