Putin pledges a cease-fire in Ukraine if Kyiv withdraws from occupied regions and drops NATO bid

Putin has offered a ceasefire to end the conflict in Ukraine, with conditions that include Ukraine withdrawing troops from Russian-occupied regions and renouncing plans to join NATO. These conditions are likely unacceptable to Ukraine, as President Zelensky has previously rejected similar proposals.

What is the main reason the ceasefire offer might not be accepted by Ukraine?

• The offer was not made officially.

• Ukraine has already agreed to a different ceasefire.

• The conditions are likely unacceptable for Ukraine.

• Ukraine wants to continue the conflict.

What did Putin promise during his speech in Moscow?

• To withdraw all Russian troops immediately.

• To support Ukraine's NATO membership.

• To provide financial aid to Ukraine.

• To order a ceasefire and start negotiations if Ukraine withdraws troops.

What condition did Putin set for Ukraine regarding NATO?

• Ukraine must join NATO immediately.

• Ukraine must renounce any plans to join NATO.

• Ukraine should negotiate NATO membership with Russia.

• Ukraine should hold a referendum on NATO membership.

How has President Zelensky responded to Putin's proposals in the past?

• He has partially agreed to them.

• He has ignored them completely.

• He has rejected both proposals.

• He has accepted them with conditions.

What is the main focus of the final section of the transcript?

• Putin's demand for Ukraine to abandon NATO plans and Zelensky's rejection.

• The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

• The role of other countries in the conflict.

• The economic impact of the conflict.