Russia says it wants a long-term Ukraine peace deal, not a quick US-backed ceasefire

Sergei Ryabkovrussian Deputy Foreign Minister

We need to find a long-term solution, which, in turn, must necessarily include an element of overcoming the root causes of what has been happening in and around Ukraine,

said Ryabkov

Sergei Ryabkovrussian Deputy Foreign Minister

We can recognise with sufficient confidence the desire of the American side to move towards a quick ceasefire,

RIA cited Mr Ryabkov as saying

Sergei Ryabkovrussian Deputy Foreign Minister

A ceasefire alone is not a solution,

Ryabkov said