Russia denies opposing ceasefire in Ukraine, foreign ministry says

FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov meets OSCE Secretary General Sinirlioglu, in Moscow

FILE PHOTO: Spokeswoman of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova speaks to the media after a joint press conference of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu in Moscow, Russia March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/Pool/File Photo

Source: REUTERS

Russia has never opposed a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian state-run news agencies reported on Wednesday, citing foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

Responding to remarks by U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be obstructing a comprehensive ceasefire, Zakharova expressed surprise at such allegations.

"The only obstacle to the ceasefire is Kyiv, which violates agreements and is unwilling to seriously discuss the terms of a long-term ceasefire," Zakharova said.

A ceasefire along the entire front line involves a lot of nuances that need to be worked out, Zakharova said.

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