Utoo Radio With Other News Sources - March 15, 2025 - Ukraine is negotiating a ceasefire with Russia, drawing up red lines to avoid further territorial ceding.

High-level Ukrainian sources warn of little trust in Russia's acceptance of a reasonable deal.

Key areas of negotiation include no further territory to be ceded, the return of thousands of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia, the return of thousands of civilians illegally held by Russia, and a need for international security guarantees.

Ukraine is concerned that Russia's stalling is a "game from their side" and calls for a long-lasting peace.

Putin supported a ceasefire proposal in Russia, but warned it should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the root causes of the conflict.

He suggested nuances in Kursk where a truce would be beneficial for the Ukrainian side.

President Zelensky feared Putin would drag the ceasefire proposal into endless discussions and urged the US and Ukraine's allies to apply pressure on Russia.

The G7 nations warned Moscow to follow Kyiv in agreeing to the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire or face further sanctions.

Concerns in Ukraine include the fate of tens of thousands of Ukrainian children and the release of civilians held in Russian detention centers.