Russia reacts cautiously to US offer of 30-day ceasefire, demanding guarantees - Reuters
Russia has reacted cautiously to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, stating that it is necessary to take the territorial gains of the Russian Federation into account and receive security guarantees.
Reuters reports this with reference to high-ranking sources, Censor.NET informs.
According to one Russian official, Russian President Vladimir Putin will not agree to a ceasefire without agreeing on broader conditions and receiving clear guarantees.
"It is difficult for Putin to agree to this in its current form. Putin has a strong position because Russia is advancing," the agency's source said, referring to the occupation of new Ukrainian territories.
According to another source, the proposed truce looks like a potential trap for Moscow. Putin will find it difficult to end the war without receiving specific guarantees or firm promises.
A third source noted that Moscow is generally sceptical about the US proposal, seeing it as a cover for the resumption of US military aid to Ukraine.
As noted, the Kremlin has not yet commented on the results of the talks between the Ukrainian and American delegations held in Saudi Arabia.
Reuters also recalls that in December, Putin declared his readiness for a long-term peace, but only if he received security guarantees for Russia and its citizens.
Ukraine-US talks in Saudi Arabia
Earlier, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the teams of Ukraine and the United States had resumed work and a "meaningful meeting" could take place next week.
According to Fox News, the delegations of Ukraine and the United States will meet in Saudi Arabia on March 11.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine believes that the meeting between the US and Ukraine is an opportunity to sign an agreement on minerals.
As reported, after the talks in Jeddah, the US resumed military assistance and a 30-day ceasefire would be discussed with Russia. Zelenskyy later clarified that Ukraine was ready for a complete ceasefire if "Ruskies" were ready.
