Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed in principle to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, proposed by the US. However, he emphasized that the terms are yet to be worked out and that any truce should pave the way for lasting peace.

Putin stated, “The idea itself is correct, and we certainly support it. But there are issues that we need to discuss, and I think that we need to talk about it with our American colleagues and partners.” He also expressed the need to develop mechanisms to control possible breaches of the truce.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Putin’s statement, saying there have been “good signals” coming out of Russia. However, he also cautioned that it was too early to celebrate, stating, “Now we’re going to see whether or not Russia’s there. And if they’re not, it’ll be a very disappointing moment for the world.”

The proposed ceasefire comes as Russian forces claim to have driven Ukrainian troops out of a key town in the Kursk border region. Putin questioned what would happen to the Ukrainian troops in Kursk if the ceasefire takes hold, asking, “Will all those who are there come out without a fight? Or will the Ukrainian leadership order them to lay down arms and surrender?”