Russia Rejects Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Security Talks

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Tuesday that Moscow will not comply with European Union requests for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, characterizing these demands as an effort by Brussels to allow Kyiv a breathing period.

Lavrov noted that negotiations held in Abu Dhabi, proposed by the United States, are focused on discussing future security structure frameworks for Ukraine, Russia, and Europe. He added that all statements emanating from Brussels and other EU capitals ultimately boil down to a demand for an immediate ceasefire.

The Russian Foreign Minister referenced remarks by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, who had stated that no discussions on security structure frameworks would occur until a sustainable ceasefire is established.

Lavrov emphasized that this approach signifies an attempt to buy time at any cost for elements within the Kyiv regime and to compensate for some of the military losses incurred, a strategy Russia will not accept.