The Kremlin said on Tuesday that a Christmas ceasefire proposed by Ukraine would only be possible if it formed part of a broader peace agreement, rejecting the idea of a temporary truce without wider political progress. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow did not support a ceasefire that would simply pause the fighting and allow Kyiv to regroup and prepare for further military action.<\/p>\n
\u201cRussia is not interested in a ceasefire that gives Ukraine time to rearm and strengthen its positions,\u201d Peskov said.<\/p>\n
Security Guarantees Still Unclear<\/p>\n
Peskov added that Moscow had not yet received details of proposals for NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine, which U.S. and European officials have said Washington is prepared to offer as part of future arrangements.<\/p>\n
He said Russia would need to see the specifics of any such guarantees before responding, reiterating that Moscow views NATO involvement in Ukraine as a core security concern.<\/p>\n
Ongoing War, No Breakthrough in Sight<\/p>\n
Ukraine has called for a Christmas ceasefire as fighting continues along the front lines nearly three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. Kyiv has previously accused Moscow of using ceasefires to reposition forces, while Russia has made similar claims against Ukraine.<\/p>\n
There has been no sign of an imminent diplomatic breakthrough, with both sides maintaining hardline positions and intense fighting continuing despite winter conditions.<\/p>\n
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