Kremlin confirms end of attack pause as US mulls peace exit
— Contacts are quite complicated, because, naturally, the topic is not an easy one — stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov when asked about Marco Rubio's statement today that the USA might withdraw from peace negotiations. The Russian politician added that the monthly suspension of attacks on energy facilities in Ukraine has ended.
What do you need to know?
- The Kremlin confirmed the end of the monthly moratorium on attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, however, no new orders regarding the resumption of actions have been issued.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested the possibility of the USA withdrawing from peace negotiations, emphasising that the war in Ukraine is not a conflict involving the United States.
- Talks about a ceasefire in Ukraine are difficult and progressing slowly, as admitted by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
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The monthly moratorium on attacks on energy facilities has ended, but Putin has not issued new instructions regarding the resumption of actions, Dmitry Peskov conveyed, quoted by the TASS agency.
— The month has indeed passed, but at the present time there have been no other instructions from the supreme commander-in-chief, President Putin — said Peskov.
On 17th March, Donald Trump proposed that the parties to the conflict refrain from attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days. Both Putin and Zelensky agreed to this proposal.
Peskov on peace negotiations: progressing slowly
When asked about talks regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, Peskov admitted that they are progressing slowly. — Contacts are quite complicated, because, naturally, the topic is not an easy one — said Peskov, when asked by TASS about peace negotiations.
On Friday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the USA is ready to give up efforts to achieve peace between Russia and Ukraine.
— It’s not our war. We didn’t start it. The United States has been helping Ukraine for the past three years and we want it to end, but it’s not our war — said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at Paris' Le Bourget airport.
He simultaneously assured that if both sides show readiness to make peace, talks will continue.
