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We are ready to discuss the initiatives set out there in future contacts with the United States,
The proposed ceasefire is nothing more than temporary breather for Ukrainian forces,
I have stated our position that this is nothing other than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military, nothing more.
Discussing the ceasefire proposal, Ushakov said in a TV interview It seems to me that no one needs any steps that (merely) imitate peaceful actions in this situation,
Be it a foreign contingent and a military base... all this would mean the involvement of these countries in a direct armed conflict with our country
Our hope is that the Russians will answer 'yes' as quickly as possible, so we can get to the second phase of this, which is real negotiations,
The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.”
As for the negotiating positions before these talks began, and they have not yet begun, let's not forget that it would probably be wrong to shake the heavens and talk about it publicly,
If the response is, 'yes', then we know we've made real progress, and there's a real chance of peace. If their response is 'no', it would be highly unfortunate, and it'll make their intentions clear,
I understand that we can count on strong steps. I don't know the details yet but we are talking about sanctions and strengthening Ukraine,
I am counting on the fact that all the combat tasks facing our units will be fulfilled, and the territory of the Kursk region will soon be completely liberated from the enemy,
I hope he's going to have a ceasefire."
We urge the Russians to sign on to this plan. This is the closest we have been to peace in this war,
In the most difficult situation, my priority has been and remains saving the lives of Ukrainian soldiers."
In a post on the Telegram messaging app, he said We have people currently heading to Russia,
Trump said, expressing optimism that These leaks may be intentional and part of a Russian negotiating strategy that aims to push the United States to renegotiate its deal with Ukraine on the temporary ceasefire."
Suspending US or other military assistance to Ukraine during a ceasefire would be extremely advantageous to Russia, which continues to receive critical supplies and assistance from Iran, North Korea, and the People's Republic of China. Such an enormous concession would also destroy US leverage in future negotiations, in addition to violating the conditions under which Ukraine agreed to the ceasefire in the first place
That's what we want to know – if they're prepared to do it unconditionally,
We hope that they’ll say yes, that they’ll say yes to peace. The ball is now in their court,
There are things that wouldn't be pleasant in a financial sense.
When asked what the U.S. could do to pressure Russia into peace, he said
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