Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:40pm on 13 Mar 2025,Thursday International
Vladimir Putin’s top aide, Yuri Ushakov, dismissed the US-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, calling it a mere “temporary respite” for Kyiv’s forces. Ushakov conveyed Russia’s stance to US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, asserting that Moscow sees no benefit in pausing hostilities. The proposal, shared on Wednesday, aimed to de-escalate tensions, but Russia remains skeptical. Meanwhile, Trump’s former Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow for talks with Putin. The rejection underscores deepening divides as the war continues with no resolution in sight.
