‘Putin doesn’t want a ceasefire’: Russia does not recognise Ukraine as sovereign, independent state

The Kremlin on Monday said “ultimatums” to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine were “unacceptable” after EU leaders said Moscow had until midnight Monday to agree to a joint proposal with Kyiv for a 30-day halt to the fighting. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Ambassador Kurt Volker, former US Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations, BGR Group Advisory Board Co-Chair, former US Ambassador to NATO and Distinguished Fellow and Center for European Policy Analysis.