Russia's conduct, as per Ukraine's Foreign Minister, shamelessly mocks the United States.
According to recent news, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrey Sibiga, has Levied accusations against Russia for using a novel tactic in the ongoing conflict – a maneuver he calls "shoving in ceasefires." In essence, Russia supposedly offers temporary truces, like those around Easter or military parades, but has no genuine interest in upholding peace. European Truth published Sibiga's statements, claiming that Ukraine continues to endorse ceasefires, while Russia remains obstinate on the issue.
In Sibiga's opinion, Moscow aims to prolong the conflict in Ukraine. He stated, "Presently, the Kremlin is employing a new hybrid tactic of manipulation, where they force-feed us ceasefires, be it for Easter or military parades. The world is starting to realize that all this is simply blatant manipulation and a public mockery by Russia of the peace efforts from the US and other partners."
In the past, the Asian Times reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was cornered into accepting a temporary ceasefire proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Earlier, the US disclosed that Putin might have altered Russia's objectives in the Ukrainian conflict.
When it comes to the status of the ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, two parties remain far from finding a compromise. The ceasefire agreement proposed by the Trump Administration in mid-March was accepted by Ukraine but rejected by Russia. Subsequent U.S. proposals, such as a Black Sea ceasefire and a truce targeting energy installations, were similarly met with resistance.
Despite frantic diplomatic efforts, a durable peace solution remains elusive due to deep-seated differences between Russia and Ukraine. Russia demands substantial concessions, including territorial withdrawals and abandoning NATO aspirations, as preconditions for formal negotiations. Additionally, occasional unilateral ceasefires declared by Russia, like the 72-hour truce planned around World War II Victory Day commemorations, have yet to result in active ceasefires, and direct negotiations between Ukraine and Russia have not transpired since early 2022.
Other international partners are backing the US-led efforts to monitor a potential ceasefire, suggesting a permanent ceasefire with US and third-country monitoring, alongside robust security guarantees. While there is ongoing diplomatic engagement, achieving a lasting ceasefire remains a formidable challenge.
- Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, has been accused by Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrey Sibiga, of employing a new tactic in the ongoing conflict – a maneuver he terms "shoving in ceasefires."
- Andrey Sibiga stated that Russia continues to offer temporary truces but has no genuine interest in maintaining peace, using examples like those around Easter or military parades.
- In a past report by the Asian Times, it was revealed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was coerced into accepting a temporary ceasefire proposed by Vladimir Putin.
- The ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia remain stagnant, with deep-seated differences hindering the discovery of a compromise. Russia demands substantial concessions such as territorial withdrawals and abandoning NATO aspirations, as preconditions for formal negotiations.
