Kremlin Skeptical of Trump's Hopes for Lasting Ceasefire

Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov expressed doubt about the possibility of a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine based solely on the intentions of the US president.

According to Ushakov, the extension of a ceasefire depends not only on the position of the United States, but also on the positions of Russia and Ukraine. He stressed that all three parties must agree on the terms of any ceasefire agreement.

The statement from the Russian official came against the backdrop of discussions about a possible cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. Ushakov pointed to the complexity of achieving consensus between the conflicting parties with mediation from the American administration.