Putin rejects Trump’s ceasefire proposal 'without changes'

Day 1,114.

Today, as Russia signals its intent to reject a ceasefire, we analyse the Kremlin’s objectives – particularly in Kursk – and what they reveal about the next phase of US-Russia negotiations. From the major defense summit in Paris, we bring key insights into new plans for Ukrainian security guarantees. Plus, we break down the evolving strategic landscape and what it means for the future of global security in this pivotal moment in modern history.

Contributors:

Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.

Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.

Phillips O'Brien (Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews). @PhillipsPOBrien on X.

Content Referenced:

What will Trump do if Russia says no to a ceasefire? (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/12/donald-trump-russia-putin-no-ceasefire-ukraine-war/

Document prepared for Kremlin outlines hard-line negotiating stance (Washington Post):

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/03/12/trump-russia-ukraine-negotiations-fsb-document/

Poland’s president urges US to move nuclear warheads to Polish territory (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/f9e5f2a9-5d81-4557-af6d-ed3a33eecf1a

Hungary threatens to cancel sanctions on 2,000 Russians unless EU exempts Mikhail Fridman (Financial Times):

https://www.ft.com/content/8d9a8b40-79fe-4604-bacc-70311620780c?shareType=nongift

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