Putin proposes ceasefire if Ukraine retreats from Russian-claimed territory and renounces Nato membership ambitions
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin today offered a ceasefire in Ukraine if Kiev withdraws its troops from the four regions Moscow has occupied.
President Putin added that the deal must also include Ukraine renouncing plans to join the Nato military alliance.
Mr Putin spoke out as Switzerland prepares to host a summit this weekend to try to map out a possible peace plan, though Russia was not invited.
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