Putin called Russia's retaliatory strikes the reason for Ukraine's proposals for a truce

Putin called Russia's retaliatory strikes the reason for Ukraine's proposals for a truce

The Russian military's response to the Kiev operations has turned out to be so sensitive that Ukraine is actively raising the cease-fire issue, President Vladimir Putin told reporters. "Apparently, the response actions of the Russian armed forces turned out to be so sensitive and destructive for the enemy that they are now again actively raising the issue of a ceasefire in some areas," he said.