Vladimir Putin presented his conditions for a ceasefire and for ending the war in Ukraine during a meeting between the two parties held in Istanbul on Monday.
Among Russia’s demands are the reduction of the size of the Ukrainian army and the recognition of the Russian language as an official language.
This week, The Telegraph asked its readers: Should Ukraine accept Putin's proposed ceasefire terms? An overwhelming 92% of the over 20,000 respondents said no.
The Telegraph readers argued that what Putin proposed are not peace conditions, but "demands for surrender and total subjugation."
That's why many of them oppose a ceasefire imposed by Russia.
"These are not peace conditions"
For many, accepting terms that include the international recognition of Russia's sovereignty over the four eastern regions of Ukraine would compromise the courage and determination shown by Ukrainians in the face of the Russian invasion. Numerous respondents argue that the West should continue to support the Ukrainian military effort.
John Hughes argues that the West must "reward the incredible tenacity of Ukrainians and flood the country with as many and as powerful weapons as possible, as quickly as possible."
In a similar tone, reader Hel Han states that "the West must support Ukraine fully, with weapons and political support," otherwise "the alternative is bleak."
Damian McDonald says: "The West - and Trump in particular - should end this farce once and for all. Arm Ukraine completely and let it finish the job!"
"These are not peace conditions," emphasizes Stephen Bell. "They are demands for surrender and total subjugation. It's time not to listen to Putin anymore and to apply the toughest sanctions."
"Russians are desperate and stalling"
Many readers believe that the terms proposed by Putin are a sign of desperation and suggest that Russia is backed into a corner.
Hughes states that "the Russians are embarrassed and trying to buy time."
Nick Matthews believes these are "textbook negotiation tactics" from Russia. "They make the most absurd demands hoping to negotiate to something that suits them. Ukraine should respond in kind," he explains.
Similarly, Hel Han observes that "Russia seems increasingly weak to make any kind of demands."
She calls for "the peace negotiation arbitrators to remind them that they are not in any position to make demands. Russia is the aggressor and needs to withdraw and pay massive reparations."
"Ukraine should be accepted into NATO"
Facing Russia's demands, readers question its opposition to Ukraine's accession to NATO - a decision that belongs to Ukraine and NATO member states.
"It seems to me that Ukraine has made concessions, and Russia none," says an anonymous reader.
"If the invasion was about NATO expansion, and Ukraine cannot join, why isn't that a sufficient concession?"
Reader Bernie Thompson is not surprised "by Putin and his lieutenants' intransigence." He argues: "Ukraine should be accepted into NATO. It's the only language Putin understands, even if he pretends not to."
Thompson continues: "Considering that Russia violated the Budapest Memorandum in 2014, Ukraine should be returned the nuclear weapons it relinquished."
American President Donald Trump previously stated that Ukraine's accession to NATO "is not on the table."