Lavrov: Ukraine doesn't deserve 'respite' from ceasefire — SkimNews
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- Lavrov argued Ukraine does not deserve the 'respite' a ceasefire would bring.
- Zelenskyy accused Russia of violating Trump's energy ceasefire while drone attacks continued.
- Ukraine is pushing back against U.S. pressure to negotiate with Putin, captured in the line 'Trump never cared for us.'
Why it matters: Ceasefire diplomacy is collapsing from both sides: Russia publicly denies Ukraine any claim to relief, and Ukraine's public mood is turning against the U.S. broker. The Kremlin's reported rejection of a '60-day' proposal and Zelenskyy's accusation of truce violations remove the scaffolding needed for any near-term de-escalation.
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