Russia's Putin Advisor Slams US Ceasefire Proposal on Ukraine Conflict
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Putin advisor turns down U.S.-proposed truce proposal - Advisor to Putin opposes US ceasefire proposition
Yuri Ushakov, a top advisor to Russian President Vladimir Putin on foreign affairs, has slammed the US proposal for a 30-day truce in the ongoing Ukraine war, branding it as merely a reprieve for the Ukrainian military forces. "It's nothing more than a tactical advantage for the Ukrainian troops," Ushakov stated during an interview with Russian TV channel Rossija 1. He also communicated this sentiment to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz during a phone conversation as per the Russian state news agency Tass.
"Our objective is a long-term peace agreement, that's what we're striving for, an agreement that acknowledges our legitimate interests," stated Ushakov. Putin will soon offer an extensive statement on Ukraine following a conference with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, the advisor declared.
The USA initiated the proposal for a truce during discussions with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia and managed to gain the backing of the besieged nation. The US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff was supposed to engage with the Russian side in Moscow to discuss this proposal.
- Ukraine conflict
- Yuri Ushakov
- US-Russia relations
- Vladimir Putin
- Ceasefire proposition
- Kiev-Moscow tensions
- Military standoff
Additional Insights:
Ushakov's stance on the US ceasefire proposal underscores the strained relationship between Washington and Moscow regarding the Ukraine crisis. The ongoing war has resulted in widespread loss of life and civilian displacement, with no imminent resolution in sight.
- Yuri Ushakov, a Russian President Vladimir Putin's advisor on foreign affairs, criticized the proposed US ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, viewing it as a tactical advantage for Ukrainian troops.
- Ushakov stated that Russia's goal is a long-term peace agreement, emphasizing that they are working towards an accord that acknowledges their legitimate interests.
- It was mentioned in news outlets that Ushakov previously communicated similar concerns about the US ceasefire proposal to US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz during a phone conversation.
