Lavrov states Russia rejects temporary ceasefire with Ukraine

The Russian side has once again expressed dissatisfaction with initiatives regarding a ceasefire. Instead of a temporary truce, Moscow insists on the necessity of concluding a comprehensive agreement that would regulate all aspects of ending the armed conflict.

Position of the Russian Foreign Ministry on negotiations

Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov stated this position. He emphasised that until it is clear what the next steps will be, agreeing to a mere pause in hostilities is unacceptable for Moscow.

According to Lavrov, European countries, in his opinion, seek to give Kyiv an opportunity to restore its military potential, using the ceasefire as a tool. Russia will not agree to this.

«РФ не погодиться на чергове перемир'я, не розуміючи, що буде далі. Ідея спочатку сформувати чіткі гарантії безпеки абсолютно розумна» (The Russian Federation will not agree to another ceasefire without understanding what will happen next. The idea of first forming clear security guarantees is absolutely reasonable), the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasised.

Reaction to the visit of European delegates

In addition, Lavrov commented on the arrival of representatives of European states in Abu Dhabi. He stated that these officials "can sit in the hotel for now".