Russia Plans to Review a 30-day Truce Proposal in Ukraine
A New Development on the Ukrainian Conflict: Russia's Proposed 30-day Ceasefire
There's a buzz around a potential 30-day ceasefire proposal under discussion, with Russia showing some enthusiasm. But according to Dmitry Peskov, a spokesperson for the Russian leader, the final decision isn't set in stone, and Russia is prepared to resist any pressure. This revelation was made during an interview with CNN.
"We're giving it some thought. It's a new twist in the events. We've got our stance," he said. "Russia remains firm against any pressure. We're open to negotiations, we're open to efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Yet, any attempts to exert pressure on us are utterly pointless."
However, President of Russia Vladimir Putin seems to favor the idea of a ceasefire "in principle," but there are " множество вопросов" that still need answers, Peskov added.
The Ukrainian government has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following talks with the US in Saudi Arabia on March 11. Putin supported the idea but mentioned "нерравнопростительные условия." As made clear by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Moscow requires guarantees that Kyiv won't use this quiet period for military build-up. Peskov has urged the US and Europe to halt arms supplies during the cessation of hostilities.
It's worth noting that Russia has already declared two ceasefires this year - one for Easter and the other for May 9. Unfortunately, both proposals were met with accusations of violations from both sides. Nevertheless, the latest ceasefire proposal is gathering steam on the global stage.
The proposed ceasefire is being framed by Ukraine and its allies as a "полный, безобязательный перемирие" covering ground, air, and sea, ready to start on Monday. Ukrainian President Zelensky and NATO allies, including leaders from France, Germany, Poland, and the UK, have expressed their readiness to implement this ceasefire unconditionally, provided Russia agrees and effective monitoring mechanisms are in place[1][2].
In addition to the ceasefire, discussions appear to include ongoing support for Ukraine's armed forces. Plans for future military aids and potential peacekeeping deployments suggest a need for caution about future security dynamics[2]. This means that while large-scale hostilities may come to a halt, maintaining Ukraine's defense capabilities and security arrangements will remain crucial.
In case Russia refuses to accept this ceasefire proposal, Western countries have threatened to impose new sanctions on Moscow[1]. With the situation still hanging in the balance, let's keep our eyes peeled for Russia's formal response.
- Russia's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, mentioned that they are considering the 30-day ceasefire proposal but have not made a final decision, expressing a firm stance against any pressure.
- Following talks with the US in Saudi Arabia, the Ukrainian government has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire, a measure supported by President Vladimir Putin, who, however, stated "нерravnoпростительные uсловия" still need to be addressed.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized the need for guarantees that Kyiv will not use the ceasefire for military build-up, a stipulation he stated must be met before Russia makes a decision.
- In light of these developments, a proposed 30-day ceasefire is gathering steam on the global stage, with the goal of covering ground, air, and sea, and initiated on Monday, with other war-and-conflicts related politics and general news to follow closely.
