Russia's presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to confirm whether the country has accepted the energy truce in Ukraine announced by US President Donald Trump. Peskov stated at a daily press conference that Russia will continue to engage in contacts and will provide updates on the matter when necessary.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a 60-day ceasefire to facilitate elections was met with a stark contrast by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who emphasized the need for a lasting peace rather than a temporary truce.
The official expressed a desire for decisive and responsible actions that would facilitate a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Meanwhile, he acknowledged Russia's appreciation for Washington's diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a settlement to the conflict.
Russian presidential spokesperson Peskov later clarified that if Ukraine is genuinely committed to holding elections, the Russian president, as supreme commander, would be willing to issue orders to refrain from conducting military operations against Ukraine on the day of the vote.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed skepticism regarding Ukrainian President Zelensky's intentions, stating that he does not believe Ukraine deserves a ceasefire. Lavrov argued that Ukraine's proposed truce is a ploy to recover its military strength, thereby allowing its European allies to provide it with additional arms for continued hostilities against Russian civilians.
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