The United States is prompting Russia to accept its proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Wednesday, including that Washington would initiate contacts with Moscow later on in the day to evaluate its response.We excitedly await the Russian response and advise them highly to consider ending all hostilities, Rubio told reporters throughout a stopover in Ireland.Ukrainian officials endorsed the month-long truce on the condition that Russia likewise concurs after talks with Rubio and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.Russian President Vladimir Putin indicated on the day of Donald Trumps inauguration in January that he would decline a temporary ceasefire and would continue pursuing Moscows specified interests in Ukraine.Likewise, in June, Putin demanded Ukraine withdraw from four partially inhabited regions and abandon its quote for NATO subscription goals.
He also called on the West to raise sanctions.Earlier on Wednesday, Reutersquoteda senior Russian source as saying that it would be difficult for Putin to accept [the ceasefire] in its current type offered the Russian militarys recent successes on the battlefield.
Putin has a strong position since Russia is advancing, the source said.During the stopover in Ireland, Rubio stated U.S.
and Ukrainian officials discussed territorial concessions throughout their talks this week but did not offer details.The Kremlin said it was waiting for a briefing from Rubio and Waltz on the U.S.
proposal.Rubio emphasized that Washington wishes to determine whether Russia is prepared to accept the ceasefire unconditionally.If the reaction is yes, then we understand weve made real progress, and theres a real opportunity for peace.
If the action is no, it would be extremely regrettable, and itll make their intentions clear, he said.Trumps unique envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is set to consult with Putin in Moscow on Thursday, according to Axios.AFP contributed reporting.