Cessation of hostilities should not involve weapon shipments to Ukraine, asserts Peskov.
Dmitry Peskov Slams Ukraine's Weapons Shipments During Ceasefire Talks
In a heated discussion, Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for Russia's President, raised concerns about ongoing arms shipments to Ukraine during proposed temporary ceasefire talks. Peskov pointed out the inconsistency of negotiating a truce while daily arms deliveries from American and European nations continue.
Peskov's argument can be summed up as follows: "If we're talking about a ceasefire, how can we overlook the arms shipments pouring in from the U.S. and European countries?" He further explained that halting these weapons shipments is essential during the proposed truce, as it would prevent Ukraine from gaining an unfair advantage.
Skeptics, however, contend that Russia seeks to utilize the ceasefire merely as a pretext to halt arms shipments, thus strengthening their own military position in the region [1][2][3].
Interestingly, it's worth noting that Peskov's stance points towards a broader factor influencing Russia's readiness to agree to a ceasefire: Ukraine's military capabilities [1][3]. The continuous supply of Western weapons enhances Ukraine's military training and mobilization efforts, complicating Russia's stance on the proposed truce. Moscow remains adamant that weapons shipments must cease before any meaningful ceasefire discussions can take place.
In simpler terms, while Peskov maintains an open attitude towards ceasefire negotiations and peace talks, he resists such discussions if they allow Ukraine to continue receiving Western arms [3]. Essentially, Peskov seems to state that Russia is willing to talk, provided Ukraine doesn't score advantages on the battlefield thanks to Western support.
- Dmitry Peskov, Russia's President's press secretary, criticized ongoing weapons supplies to Ukraine during proposed ceasefire talks, arguing that they negate the possibility of a genuine truce.
- Peskov questioned the logic of negotiating a ceasefire while daily arms deliveries from the U.S. and European nations continue, as it gives Ukraine an unfair advantage.
- Russians are skeptical that Russia seeks a legitimate ceasefire, asserting that the true intention is to halt arms shipments, thus bolstering Russia's military position.
- Moscow's stance on the ceasefire negotiations remains firm: weapons shipments must halt before any meaningful discussions can take place, as Ukraine's military capabilities, bolstered by Western support, complicate the issue.
