Negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow are currently impossible – Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken believes that ceasefire negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are impossible at this point.

Source: Tagesschau, citing Blinken

Quote: "For some people, the idea of a ceasefire may be tempting, and I understand that. But if this means the actual ratification of Russia's seizure of significant Ukrainian territories, then this will not be a just and lasting peace."

Details: Blinken believes that Russia could use the ceasefire to regroup its troops in order to attack again after a while.

"Russia must get to the point where it is ready for constructive negotiations. The goal should be a just and lasting peace," the US Secretary of State emphasised.

Background:

• US Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested that diplomacy will still play a role in the future, as Kyiv may decide not to regain all the territories by military means.
• Blinken said that the decision to regain Crimea should be made by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as head of state, taking into account the will of Ukrainians.

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