Editorial: Le Monde

• Putin provided an evasive response to the cease-fire proposal in Ukraine.
• Putin wants to 'discuss' more about the plan with the United States.
• Putin's 'important questions' refer to Ukraine's neutrality and regime change in Kiev.
• He believes that 'lasting peace' can only be achieved if Ukraine accepts these demands.
• Putin aims to avoid saying 'no' to the proposal not to provoke Trump.
• Putin's aim of establishing dialogue with the U.S. is to restore Russia as a world power.
• Putin attempts to buy time by avoiding a direct rejection of the cease-fire proposal.

Conclusion: In summary, Putin's strategy appears to be evasive and delaying. Despite appearances, he has not expressed unequivocal support for the peace initiative, seeking to manipulate the situation to his advantage.

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