Kremlin rejects ceasefire

Putin outright rejects Zelenskyy's proposal for direct peace negotiations

A proposal for direct negotiations between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin was outright rejected by the latter, Ukraine's UN Permanent Representative Andrii Melnyk said at UN Security Council meeting on June 9.

9 June, 10:00 AM

Kremlin sets condition for ceasefire: Ukraine must withdraw from Donbas

A ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine would only be possible if Ukrainian forces withdraw from Donbas, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Dec. 29, according to the Russian state-run outlet Interfax.

29 December 2025, 01:30 PM

Zelenskyy on referendum: It would take at least 60 days, Russia refuses ceasefire

Russia is unwilling to agree to a ceasefire for the duration needed to hold a referendum on a peace plan, which would require at least 60 days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Dec. 29 while answering questions from reporters.

29 December 2025, 01:10 PM

Lavrov claims Russia received ‘28-point U.S. peace plan’ via unofficial channels

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia has received a version of a U.S.-backed peace proposal for Ukraine, consisting of 28 points, through unofficial channels. His remarks, reported by Russian state media on Nov. 25, follow days of diplomatic activity surrounding the controversial draft.

25 November 2025, 04:45 PM

Zelenskyy says Russia dodging public answer on ending war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Aug. 7, according to a statement published on Zelenskyy’s Telegram channel.

7 August 2025, 09:47 PM

Czech Foreign Ministry exposes Russia’s fake diplomacy

The aggressor state Russia has been sabotaging peace negotiations with Ukraine for 100 days, the Czech Foreign Affairs Ministry (MFA) wrote on X on June 19.

19 June 2025, 03:02 PM

Russia uninterested in compromise, still seeks Ukraine’s capitulation — ISW

Russia has no interest in genuine peace talks with Ukraine or in seeking any meaningful compromise, as it continues preparing its population for a prolonged war, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on May 15.

16 May 2025, 10:12 AM

Kremlin fumes over ceasefire deadline

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov lashed out at the ceasefire ultimatum issued by the United States and European Union, calling the language “unacceptable” and rejecting the demand for Russia to agree to a 30-day truce in Ukraine.

12 May 2025, 06:54 PM

Kremlin rejects Zelenskyy’s proposal for 30-day ceasefire

The spokesman for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, effectively rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, Russian state agency RIA Novosti reported on April 29.

29 April 2025, 12:45 PM

Kremlin rejects ceasefire