Russia is against 30-day ceasefire in the war

Russia is in favor of a "long-term settlement that takes into account its positions". Accordingly, the Kremlin doesn't support the idea of a temporary ceasefire proposed by the United States.

Russian spokesman Yuri Ushakov said this following a telephone conversation with White House National Security Advisor Mike Volz, Russian media report on Thursday, March 13.

Russia does not support the idea of a temporary ceasefire

Ushakov emphasized that Russia wants "long-term peace". He also added that Ukraine will allegedly "use the ceasefire for a break".

"Naturally, I commented on the agreements reached on a temporary ceasefire, and I stated our position that this is nothing more than a temporary break for the Ukrainian military, nothing more. We believe that our goal is a long-term peaceful settlement, and we are striving for that, a peaceful settlement that takes into account the legitimate interests of our side, and our concerns are known. I don't think anyone needs any steps that imitate peaceful actions in this situation," Ushakov said.

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