Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the potential resumption of direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides expressing willingness for a ceasefire and peace talks, indicating a critical moment in the ongoing conflict [1][3][7]. Group 1: Russia's Position - President Putin proposed to resume direct negotiations with Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul without preconditions, emphasizing the possibility of a new ceasefire agreement during the talks [1][3]. - Putin stated that the previous breakdown of negotiations was not due to Russia's actions and highlighted that a draft agreement had been prepared but was abandoned under Western pressure [3]. - Russian officials are awaiting Ukraine's response to the proposal for talks in Istanbul, indicating that negotiations could start as soon as May 15 if Ukraine agrees [4]. Group 2: Ukraine's Position - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Kuleba announced that Ukraine is prepared to implement a comprehensive unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days starting from May 12 [7]. - Kuleba mentioned that if Russia agrees and ensures effective monitoring of the ceasefire, it could pave the way for lasting peace negotiations [7]. - The EU, along with international partners, is calling for a minimum 30-day unconditional ceasefire, emphasizing the need for cooperation in achieving peace [7]. Group 3: International Reactions - European leaders, including Macron and Scholz, have stated that if Russia does not accept the ceasefire proposal, it will face sanctions, indicating a unified stance among Western nations [7]. - Russian officials have noted the threats of sanctions from Western leaders, with some expressing that they are accustomed to such measures and will minimize their impact [8].

Core Points - Ukrainian President Zelensky announced a phone conversation with US President Trump regarding the approval of a US-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund agreement, termed the US-Ukrainian mineral agreement, which is seen as a historically significant document that opens new avenues for cooperation between the two countries [1] - The discussion emphasized the necessity of advancing peace and explored specific steps that could be taken [1] - Zelensky provided a detailed update on the current battlefield situation in Ukraine and expressed readiness for a 30-day ceasefire starting immediately, contingent on Russia demonstrating a genuine intent to end the war [1] - Trump reiterated that negotiations with Russia and Ukraine are ongoing and called for both sides to agree to an unconditional 30-day ceasefire [1]

乌副总理称不接受让俄罗斯卷土重来的协议 乌总统称坚持立即全面停火 金十数据4月23日讯，乌克兰第一副总理尤利娅·斯维里坚科周三表示，乌克兰准备谈判，但不会投降。 与此同时，媒体报道了美国提出的一项协议的细节。根据该协议，乌克兰将被迫放弃几乎所有目前被俄 罗斯控制的领土。斯维里坚科写道："不会有任何协议为俄罗斯提供重整所需的更强大基础，并以更大 的暴力卷土重来。""全面停火，在陆地上，在空中，在海上——是必要的第一步，"她说，并称如果莫 斯科转而选择有限的停火，基辅将以同样的方式做出回应。与此同时，乌克兰总统泽连斯基表示，乌克 兰坚持与莫斯科立即、全面和无条件停火。他写道，乌克兰一再表示，不排除任何可能达成停火的谈判 形式。 ...

俄乌能否在4月20日实现停火 4月20日是西方的复活节。 2月16日，彭博社发出消息，美国总统特朗普希望4月20日这天俄乌双方能够实现停火。 3月23日，彭博社再次发出消息，美国政府希望在4月20日之前促成俄乌停火。但白宫方面承认，由 于俄乌双方立场仍存在巨大分歧，这一时间可能会延后。 按照美国总统特朗普的乌克兰事务特使凯洛格的说法，俄罗斯和乌克兰代表团将坐在相邻的房间 里，通过来回穿梭的美国中间人谈判停火计划。尽管在同一个屋檐下，但俄罗斯和乌克兰代表团不直接 会面。 这种平行谈判，不但可以提高效率，对于参与的三方而言，都有取得进展和成果的动力和压力。 其次，乌、俄各有诉求，谈判回旋、交换空间大。 根据媒体的报道，有乌克兰议员称，乌美将商定一份"禁止俄罗斯打击"的乌设施名单。俄罗斯方面 称，会谈将涉及黑海航运安全、重启黑海港口农产品外运协议等议题。 虽然表态趋于谨慎，但特朗普政府持续划出4月20日这个时间点，俄乌谈判本周进入实质性接触阶 段。由是观之，4月20日，或前后不长的时间内，俄乌实现停火的可能性是有的。 首先，谈判有基础，近距离谈判效率高。 特朗普提出的停火30天的建议，先后得到了乌克兰总统泽连斯基和 ...