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One tweet can change everything, especially for the people who are fighting,
Zelenskyy said, by way of explanation for his somewhat evasive answers
One day I’ll tell you, but I can’t answer that now
Asked by the Guardian what effect the pause in US intelligence sharing had had on Ukrainian military operations, and whether it had led to any specific incidents or losses for Kyiv, he saidWe will talk about security guarantees in more detail if the 30 days ceasefire goes ahead,
he saidI don’t know if we can ever do business with Zelenskyy again. I think most Americans saw a guy they would not want to go into business with,
he said thenPutin has a strong position because Russia is advancing,
the source said
If the response is ‘yes,’ then we know we’ve made real progress, and there’s a real chance for peace. If the response is ‘no,’ it would be highly unfortunate, and it’ll make their intentions clear,
he saidTrump is likely to find that Putin believes he now has the upper hand in relations with the US because of his sense that the west has lost its dominance in global affairs.”
As John Lough, an associate fellow at Chatham House, wrote presciently last yearSo yes, we are in favour of a truce with both hands, but we need at least framework guarantees and at least from the United States,
the source saidRussian exports to the US dropped by more than 80% last year, compared to the prewar period, to about $3bn, the lowest since 1992. The only damaging banking sanctions the US can swiftly impose would be the end of an exception from the existing measures, which allows some Russian banks to receive payments for energy exports.”
As Alexander Kolyandr of the Center for European Policy Analysis saidWe have always talked about this. To be honest, I thought we would sign it earlier. There is nothing to talk about. There are no secrets behind the scenes. We are ready."
Quote from Zelenskyy
We also got into substantive details on how this war is going to permanently end, what type of guarantees they’re going to have for their long-term security and prosperity,
Mr. Waltz said
Rejecting a ceasefire risks damaging relations with Trump. Accepting it means making concessions,
former Russian diplomat Boris Bondarev wrote on TelegramKyiv also expressed appreciation for Riyadh’s efforts in hosting talks between Ukraine and the United States. In addition, the Ukranian side also expressed gratitude for the humanitarian and development aid provided by the Kingdom to Ukraine.”
According to Arab News
The idea of a 30-day ceasefire is an important and correct step towards a just peace for Ukraine … Now it’s up to [President Vladimir] Putin.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said
It is difficult for Putin to agree to this in its current form,
the source, said
I confirm that arms deliveries via Jasionka [logistics hub] have returned to previous levels,
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told reporters.jpg)
Russia is advancing.” ... Real agreements are still being written there, at the front. Which they should understand in Washington, too.”
Konstantin Kosachev, chairman of the international affairs committee of the upper house of Russia’s parliament, noted in a post on Telegram that ... He added
The insolent pig finally got a proper slap,
a delighted Zakharova said
The goal should not be a short truce, not some kind of respite for regrouping forces and rearmament with the aim of subsequently continuing the conflict, but a long-term peace based on respect for the legitimate interests of all people, all nations living in this region,
Putin said in JanuaryThe shaping of the position of the Russian Federation does not take place abroad due to some agreements or efforts of some parties,
the official TASS news agency quoted her as saying