# Putin in no rush to follow 'Trump time' ceasefire proposal

## 'The more slowly you go, the farther you will get'

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Published March 14, 2025 9:08am EDT

President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkfoff visited Moscow to meet with  to discuss Trump’s proposed ceasefire in Ukraine on Thursday. Russian media reported that it had taken place late Thursday and that Putin had sent a "message" to Trump via Witkoff.

During a Thursday press conference, Putin thanked Trump for his efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine and said that he was "for" the idea but that "there are nuances." In a seven-minute-30-second speech, the Russian strongman outlined a list of issues associated with concluding a 30-day ceasefire, including difficulties with verifying potential violations. Before Putin’s address, presidential aid Yuri Ushakov, speaking on Russian national TV, had ruled out a temporary ceasefire, calling it "some steps imitating peaceful activities." Putin indicated that he wanted to have a phone call with President Trump.

Zelenskyy slammed Putin for being "very manipulative" and accused Putin of "actually preparing a refusal." Late last month, Trump slammed Zelenskyy for declaring that the peace deal was "very far away," calling it "the worst statement" and saying, "America will not put up with it for much longer!"



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