Ukraine ceasefire needs ‘reworking’, would give nothing to Russia, says Putin’s close aide

Kremlin aide rejects 30-day ceasefire proposal in Ukraine, citing need to consider Russia's interests, sparking tensions.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Thursday (March 13, 2025) that a proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine backed by the U.S. and Ukraine needed to be reworked to take account of Russia's own interests, the RIA state news agency reported.

"The document, it seems to me, has a hasty character... It will be necessary to work, think and take into account our position too. It outlines only the Ukrainian approach," RIA cited Mr. Ushakov as saying.

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Mr. Ushakov also said that a proposed 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia would “give nothing” to Russia.

“A 30-day temporary ceasefire. Well, what does it give us? It gives us nothing. It only gives the Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup, gain strength and, to continue the same thing,” Mr. Ushakov told Russian media.

Mr. Ushakov’s remarks came as U.S. officials are set to present the ceasefire deal to the Russian side on Thursday (March 13, 2025). He told the state media that the ceasefire in Ukraine was not conducive to long-term peace and the joint U.S.-Ukrainian idea was a “hasty” step that “is not in favour of a long-term settlement.”

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