**NATO Demands Immediate Response from Putin on Ceasefire Deal**
After a meeting in Brussels, NATO’s representatives are calling for an immediate response from Russian President Vladimir Putin to a ceasefire deal that the U.S. and Ukraine have already agreed to.
The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noel Barrot, emphasized that Russia needs to give a clear answer – yes or no – on whether they accept the ceasefire proposal. “The ball is in the court of the Russians,” he said. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte also expressed frustration with Russia’s slow response, saying that they need to move faster to bring an end to the war.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, stating that the message is clear: the United States needs to know whether Putin is serious about peace. Ultimately, it will be up to Putin to make a decision on whether to accept or reject the ceasefire deal.
The Kremlin’s lead negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, has hinted at significant progress in negotiations, but the Russian government has been slow to cooperate. Delegations from the U.S. and Ukraine originally hashed out a general ceasefire agreement early in March, but Putin’s continued attacks on Ukraine have hindered progress.
**Analytics:**
* **Headline:** NATO Demands Immediate Response from Putin on Ceasefire Deal
* **Keywords:** NATO, Putin, ceasefire deal, Ukraine, Russia, Marco Rubio, Jean-Noel Barrot
* **Tone:** Urgent, Frustrated
* **Emotions:** Anger, Frustration
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