Ukraine ceasefire needs ‘reworking’, would give nothing to Russia, says Putin’s close aide

A Russian nationwide tricolor flag flies subsequent to a U.S. nationwide flag sitting on the U.S. embassy constructing in Moscow on March 13, 2025. U.S. negotiators travelled to Russia on March 13, 2025 to current their plan for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, however Moscow warned prematurely it would refuse any momentary deal that gave Kyiv a “breather”.
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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated on Thursday (March 13, 2025) {that a} proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine backed by the U.S. and Ukraine wanted to be reworked to take account of Russia’s personal pursuits, the RIA state information company reported.

“The document, it seems to me, has a hasty character… It will be necessary to work, think and take into account our position too. It outlines only the Ukrainian approach,” RIA cited Mr. Ushakov as saying.

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Mr. Ushakov additionally stated {that a} proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia would “give nothing” to Russia.

“A 30-day temporary ceasefire. Well, what does it give us? It gives us nothing. It only gives the Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup, gain strength and, to continue the same thing,” Mr. Ushakov advised Russian media.

Mr. Ushakov’s remarks got here as U.S. officers are set to current the ceasefire deal to the Russian aspect on Thursday (March 13, 2025). He advised the state media that the ceasefire in Ukraine was not conducive to long-term peace and the joint U.S.-Ukrainian concept was a “hasty” step that “is not in favour of a long-term settlement.”

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No ceasefire reply means Moscow needs to combat on: Zelenskyy

Meanwhile, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Thursday (March 13, 2025) the very fact there was no “meaningful” response from Moscow to a 30-day ceasefire proposal from the United States meant the Kremlin needs to preserve preventing in Ukraine.

“Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made. This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. We hope that US pressure will be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war,” Mr. Zelenskyy stated in a press release on social media.