**Ukraine Accepts Ceasefire Proposal, Russia Remains Silent**
The situation in Ukraine has taken a surprising turn. Ukraine’s government has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal during negotiations with the US. However, Russia remains tight-lipped about its stance on the matter.
**US Seeks Russian Compliance**
After the negotiations with Washington, Ukraine’s Presidential Office announced that it was ready to accept the terms if Russia also complied. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, said that “the ball is in (Russia’s) court” and that if Russia rejects the ceasefire proposal, it would be clear what’s hindering peace efforts.
**Russian Officials Uncharacteristically Quiet**
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refused to comment on the proposal when asked by journalists. Prominent Russian state TV propagandists also remained silent on the topic, sticking to official reports from the meeting. This unusual quietness has raised eyebrows in Moscow and Kyiv alike.
**Russian Milbloggers Speak Out**
However, Russia’s vibrant community of pro-war military bloggers (milbloggers) was more forthcoming in their appraisal of the ceasefire proposal. Many saw it as an opportunity for Ukrainian forces to regroup and rearm, which would give them a boost on the battlefield. One milblogger channel, Ngp Razvedka, called the ceasefire “pure treachery and sabotage” and claimed that it would allow Ukraine’s Armed Forces to gain strength.
**Russia Unlikely to Agree**
According to reports, Russia is unlikely to agree to the temporary truce. Sources close to the Kremlin say that they view the ceasefire as a trap and feel they have the upper hand on the battlefield. Any agreement would need to take into account Russia’s advances in Ukraine and provide “guarantees” to Moscow.
**The Implications**
A ceasefire agreement could weaken Russia’s position, making it easier for Western powers to blame Moscow if the war doesn’t end. This has raised concerns among Ukrainian officials and experts alike.
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