The Kremlin refuses a 30-day ceasefire while Ukraine is supplied with weapons
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- Alisa Melik-Adamian
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11:40, 10 May, 2025
Vladimir Putin and his press secretary Dmitrii Peskov. Photo: RosZmіRussian President's spokesman Dmitrii Peskov has said that Vladimir Putin rejects the possibility of a 30-day ceasefire until the supply of weapons to Ukraine stops.
Dmitrii Peskov said this in an interview with ABC News.
According to him, Putin allegedly supported the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, but came up with a new reason that prevents Moscow from adhering to it.
Dmitrii Peskov said that the Kremlin considers the implementation of this initiative impossible as long as «Russian troops are advancing on the frontlines and doing so quite confidently». And for the duration of the truce, he said, the supply of Western weapons from the United States and European countries should be stopped.
«This will be an advantage for Ukraine. Ukraine will continue full mobilisation, deploying new troops to the frontline. It will use this time to train new soldiers and provide rest for those who are already fighting. So why should we give Ukraine such an advantage?» Putin's spokesman said.
Peskov also claims that Putin is allegedly «doing everything possible to resolve the problem peacefully and diplomatically».
As you know, on 9 May, US President Donald Trump called on Russia and Ukraine to call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire and threatened sanctions in case of violation of this agreement.