Moscow Rejects Any Freeze of Ukraine Fighting, Says Peace Can't Be Temporary
Yury Oschakov, assistant to the Russian president, stated that Russia rejects any scenario of freezing the fighting along the front line in Ukraine, emphasizing that any settlement must be a lasting peace.
Oschakov's remarks
Speaking to Vesty news agency, Oschakov answered a question about freezing the conflict as it stands, saying: "You know our position, it excludes that." The comment reflects President Vladimir Putin’s warning that a short cease‑fire would be used by Ukraine to re‑arm with Western support.
Deputy foreign minister's stance
Earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin also dismissed the idea of a freeze, stressing that a sustainable cease‑fire requires addressing the root causes of the crisis, including security guarantees for Russia and Ukraine’s neutrality.
Background
The Kremlin insists on no cease‑fire before a comprehensive agreement that ends the war, warning that a temporary pause could allow Ukraine to rebuild its military capacity with European aid.
Negotiations remain tangled as both sides continue to accuse each other of bad faith.
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