Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday evening that Moscow has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.

In statements reported by Russian media, Putin said, "Moscow has agreed to the proposals to end hostilities, but it is based on the principle that this should lead to long-term peace and address the root causes of the crisis," according to Russia Today.

Putin noted that "Russia supports a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine, but the question is how this period will be utilized.

He emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of the crisis and pointed out the existence of intricate details regarding the temporary ceasefire agreement. He also raised concerns about how Ukraine's actions would be monitored during the truce.

Putin warned that "Ukraine must urgently request the Americans to enforce the ceasefire based on the situation on the ground," adding that "Russian forces are advancing on almost all battlefronts.

He stated that "the situation in the Kursk region is completely under control," adding that "the group of Ukrainian fighters who invaded the border area of Kursk is now completely isolated.

Putin also highlighted that "Ukraine might use the temporary ceasefire for forced mobilization and arms supplies, particularly in the Kursk region, making it necessary to determine how to control this matter.

He affirmed that Russia would negotiate the next steps to end the conflict based on the situation "on the ground," stressing that "all military plans in the Kursk region and other fronts will be implemented.

On Tuesday evening, Ukraine agreed to the U.S. proposal for a 30-day truce with Russia, while Washington expressed hope that Moscow would also agree to this proposal.