Russia has rejected the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide, Yuri Ushakov, said that the Russian authorities are interested in a long-term settlement of the conflict with Ukraine, not a temporary ceasefire, Russian media reported.
“We believe that our goal is a long-term peaceful settlement, we are striving for this, a peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our country. It seems to me that no one needs steps that imitate peaceful actions in this situation“, said Putin's adviser.
He noted that he had presented Russia's position during a conversation with US National Security Advisor Mike Walz. "I commented on the agreements reached on a temporary ceasefire and stated our position that this is nothing more than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian army," the Russian presidential aide said.
A US delegation landed in Moscow earlier today to hear Russia's position. It recently became clear that Ukraine had agreed to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump threatened Russia with economic sanctions if it did not accept this proposal.
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