Putin’s push for temporary administration in Kyiv is no go, says State Department

She reiterated the United States' support for Ukraine's sovereignty and emphasized that the governance in Kyiv is determined by the constitution and its people.

The White House is working towards achieving a complete ceasefire and facilitating negotiations.

“We are working with Russia and Ukraine and we are committed to continuing our efforts to bring them to the negotiating table,” Bruce said.

On March 27, Putin claimed that world practice supposedly allows for the introduction of temporary external governance in a country, which, in his opinion, could create conditions for peace negotiations.

The Russian dictator again voiced his claims about the alleged illegitimacy of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, stating that other Ukrainian authorities "are also illegitimate."