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Russia is expressing a clear preference for a comprehensive peace agreement over a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, according to a senior aide to President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leadership seems focused on reaching an enduring resolution that reflects its own interests and concerns.
Yuri Ushakov, who serves as Putin’s foreign policy adviser, addressed the issue during an interview on state television this past Thursday. He critiqued the 30-day ceasefire proposal, which emerged following discussions between the U.S. and Ukraine, labeling it merely a temporary pause for Ukrainian forces.
From Ushakov’s standpoint, Moscow anticipates that the U.S. will consider Russia’s stance as future negotiations progress, as reported by state media sources.
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