This is the view of Ahmad Al-Ahmad, a former Syrian parliamentarian, contacted by Sputnik. The proposal made by Vladimir Putin on May 10 "demonstrates Moscow's skill in managing international conflicts."
"He [Putin] presents Russia to the world as a responsible party seeking dialogue, while portraying Ukraine as hostage to illusions of Western support and political radicalism," he continued.
According to him, this initiative, described as "peaceful and open," aims to place Kyiv and its Western allies "in a delicate position."