Talks about ceasefire in Ukraine is unrealistic at this stage – Russia's UN envoy
Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has stated that a ceasefire in Ukraine is currently unrealistic.
Source: Suspilne, citing Nebenzya during a briefing
Details: Nebenzya claimed that a ceasefire is being hindered by Ukraine violating a moratorium on strikes against energy infrastructure.
Quote: "We had an attempt at a limited ceasefire regarding energy infrastructure facilities, which was not observed by the Ukrainian side.
Under the current circumstances, talking about a ceasefire is simply unrealistic at this stage."
Previously: US President Donald Trump claimed that "this week" Russia would provide the United States with a response to the proposal for a "ceasefire" in Ukraine.
Background:
- At the beginning of April, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States would soon find out whether Russia was ready for peace.
- This came after numerous violations by Russia of the so-called partial truce which Russia and Ukraine separately agreed with the US.
- Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he expected the US to strengthen sanctions against Russia in response to its refusal to agree to a ceasefire.
- Senior officials in the Trump administration have begun to acknowledge that the United States may not be able to reach a peace agreement on Ukraine in the coming months.
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