Bangladesh, April 7 -- In a potentially pivotal development in the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Kremlin has signaled Russias openness to a full ceasefire – but only under specific and stringent conditions. Speaking on April 7, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that President Vladimir Putin “supports the idea of the need for a ceasefire,” while cautioning that any such agreement would require firm guarantees that Ukraine will uphold its side of the deal.

The statement comes amid renewed calls for peace from international leaders, including US President Donald Trump, who recently expressed frustration over the protracted nature of the war. “I dont like the bombing, the bombing goes on and on, and every week, tho...