Russia Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire with Zelenskyy in Power, Says Kremlin
Kremlin officials assert that peace talks remain stalled as tensions escalate over Western influence in Ukraine.
Russia has declared it will not accept any peace plan regarding Ukraine while Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains in power, according to statements from the Kremlin.
The announcement reflects an ongoing stalemate in peace negotiations, particularly in the context of increased pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed frustration over Russia's stance in the dialogues.
In recent statements, Trump has voiced his dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin for obstructing the peace process.
He is reported to be contemplating imposing secondary tariffs on Russian oil to incentivize a resolution aimed at reducing hostilities in Ukraine.
Trump's planned tariffs could impose a 25% charge on oil purchases from Russia, complicating trade between the U.S. and Russia.
The Russian government’s firm position hinges on its insistence that the so-called 'root causes' of the conflict—the perceived Western alignment of the Ukrainian government—remain unaddressed.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov emphasized that any proposed peace framework must tackle these fundamental issues before Russia would consider agreeing to ceasefire terms.
Ryabkov noted, 'We take the models and solutions proposed by the Americans very seriously, but we can’t accept all this as it is.'
The conversation surrounding the peace talks intensified following Putin's suggestion of establishing a 'transitional government' in Ukraine.
This proposal has been met with strong disapproval from Trump, who claimed such comments do not align with advancing the peace process.
The former president remarked that if an agreement could not be reached with Russia, he would advance the proposed tariffs on Russian oil, indicating a significant economic repercussion for Russia.
While the White House has indicated that Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine, Ryabkov's assertions reveal a lack of mutual willingness to engage in negotiations that do not reflect Russia's conditions.
The ongoing dialogue continues to highlight the complexities of international relations amid the protracted conflict in Ukraine.
The announcement reflects an ongoing stalemate in peace negotiations, particularly in the context of increased pressure from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who has expressed frustration over Russia's stance in the dialogues.
In recent statements, Trump has voiced his dissatisfaction with Vladimir Putin for obstructing the peace process.
He is reported to be contemplating imposing secondary tariffs on Russian oil to incentivize a resolution aimed at reducing hostilities in Ukraine.
Trump's planned tariffs could impose a 25% charge on oil purchases from Russia, complicating trade between the U.S. and Russia.
The Russian government’s firm position hinges on its insistence that the so-called 'root causes' of the conflict—the perceived Western alignment of the Ukrainian government—remain unaddressed.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov emphasized that any proposed peace framework must tackle these fundamental issues before Russia would consider agreeing to ceasefire terms.
Ryabkov noted, 'We take the models and solutions proposed by the Americans very seriously, but we can’t accept all this as it is.'
The conversation surrounding the peace talks intensified following Putin's suggestion of establishing a 'transitional government' in Ukraine.
This proposal has been met with strong disapproval from Trump, who claimed such comments do not align with advancing the peace process.
The former president remarked that if an agreement could not be reached with Russia, he would advance the proposed tariffs on Russian oil, indicating a significant economic repercussion for Russia.
While the White House has indicated that Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine, Ryabkov's assertions reveal a lack of mutual willingness to engage in negotiations that do not reflect Russia's conditions.
The ongoing dialogue continues to highlight the complexities of international relations amid the protracted conflict in Ukraine.
