Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia agrees in principle US-led ceasefire plan With Ukraine backing earlier this week, it stopped signing any deals, thinking it needed further negotiations and must lead to “lasting peace.”

“The idea of ​​(the ceasefire) itself is correct, and we certainly support that, but there are some issues to be discussed. I think we need to talk to our American colleagues and partners. Maybe we can call President Trump and discuss it together. But we support the idea of ​​ending this conflict with peaceful means,” he said, “he said,” he said. ”

Putin also said a deal must “from the fact that such a stop should lead to long-term peace and eliminate the root cause of this crisis.”

When he was asked, he said, “We agree, but there are nuances.” 30-day ceasefire transaction Promoted by the White House. Kiev supported the plan on Tuesday, depending on Moscow’s agreement.

Putin also thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his “very concern” about the prospects of the Russia-Ukraine deal.

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– CNBC’s Holly Ellyatt contributed to the story.