Putin says Russia backs Ukraine ceasefire but any deal must address ‘root causes’

Key Points Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia agrees in principle with the U.S.-led ceasefire plan backed by Ukraine earlier this week, but stopped short of signing up to any deal. “We are in favor of it but there are nuances,” Putin said when asked about the 30-day ceasefire deal brokered by the White House. ============================================================= Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said Russia agrees in principle with the U.S.-led ceasefire plan backed by Ukraine earlier this week, but stopped short of signing up to any deal, arguing that it needed further negotiation and must lead to “enduring...