Kremlin rejects Erdogan’s proposal for cease-fire in Ukraine as ‘unacceptable’
In this photograph taken on October 22, 2024, the Kremlin compound, including the Spasskaya tower (C), is seen through a barbed wire in Moscow. (AFP Photo)
The Kremlin dismissed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s reported proposal to freeze the conflict in Ukraine along the current frontline, labeling the suggestion as “unacceptable.”
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow would not support any form of cease-fire that involves freezing the combat line.
‘Unacceptable for the Russian side’
“The option of freezing along the battle line is a priori unacceptable for the Russian side,” Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
“In this case, the June conditions formulated by President (Vladimir) Putin they remain fully relevant—what needs to be done in order for the hostilities to be stopped,” Peskov reportedly said.
Asked whether the leaders of Russia and Türkiye had not discussed Erdogan’s plan to freeze hostilities in Ukraine during their recent meetings, he said, “No, it has not been discussed, and we have paid attention to these publications, but we do not have any data on this yet, we do not know what may be in question.”
Putin’s conditions for cease-fire remain unchanged
Commenting on Erdogan’s reported plan, Peskov emphasized that the conditions outlined by Russian President Putin in June remain fully relevant.
“These are the steps that need to be taken for the fighting to stop,” Peskov noted, without elaborating on specific measures.
Putin’s demands have included the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from Russian-claimed territories and a commitment from Kyiv to abandon its NATO membership aspirations.
Erdogan’s proposal at G-20 summit
According to Bloomberg, Erdogan is expected to present a plan at the upcoming G-20 summit in Brazil, suggesting a freeze in the Ukraine conflict along the current battle lines.
The proposal reportedly includes the establishment of a demilitarized zone in eastern Donbas and a request for Kyiv to delay NATO accession talks for at least 10 years as a concession to Russia.
Turkish President Erdogan’s reported plan also involves deploying international forces to the region as a security guarantee.
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