Russia talks about cautious optimism in Ukraine ceasefire, but stands on nuances

On Friday, Russia impressed peace, but recognized the reason for cautious optimism, only supporting the “idea” of the American conclusion of a 30-day ceasefire with solid nuances.

“The idea (about ceasefire) is correct, and we certainly support it, but there are problems that need to be discussed,” said Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, calling for further discussions with Washington and a potential call with the White House leader Donald Trump.

The Kremlin leader expressed concern that the temporary truce would attract Kiev’s forces at the time of “supplying weapons” or “trained recently mobilized units” and ask how the fire would be stopped.

Trump, which thawed Washington’s relations with Moscow since the beginning of January at the Presidential Bureau, said on Thursday that Kiev and the White House discussed the elements of the agreement, including territorial concessions, the fate of the unnamed power plant, in Russia, laid down by Russia.

“Now we will see if there is Russia, and if they are not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world,” Trump said. “(Putin) made a very promising statement, but it was incomplete. And yes, I would like to meet him or talk to him.”

Presidential Messenger Steve Witcoof met with Putin in Moscow for direct negotiations on Thursday.

“We have some careful optimism,” said US National Security Advisor Mike Wals in an interview with Fox News. “Of course, both sides will have their demands, and of course, both sides will have to make some compromises, and the diplomacy of the shuttle go back and forth.”

On Friday, the Kremlin retained a cautious tone despite Thursday’s events.

“Of course, there are reasons to be carefully optimistic,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters in the comments transmitted to Google, which are held by the Russian state outlet.

“(Putin) said he supported President Trump’s position in terms of settlement, but he has expressed some questions to be answered together,” he added, Reuters reports. “Yes, yes, really, we still need to do a lot, but nevertheless, the president expressed solidarity with the position of Mr. Trump.”

This developing story is updated.