“Analysts of the Institute of War Study indicate that Russian ultra -nationalists did not accept the proposal to cease the fire in Ukraine, but the state Russians “try to show Russia’s response as moderate for internal audience.””, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Isw
Details: The report notes that the United States and Ukraine, during a meeting in Jedda (Saudi Arabia), agreed on March 11 on the 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, subject to Russia’s consent, and the United States reported that the exchange of intelligence and military assistance was resumed.
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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has stated that the truce will include the cessation of fighting across the front line, a moratorium on launchers and drones of drones, as well as the termination of operations in the Black Sea and will begin as soon as Russia agrees to the US proposal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference on March 11 answered questions about the last time to answer Russia, characterizing it “as soon as possible.”
At the same time, analysts, Russian ultranationalists and officials indicate the rejection of the ceasefire.
According to Russian bloggers, including the Kremlin, the United States and Ukraine allegedly “abandon” peace “on the first occasion”, and the war in Ukraine is “existential for Russia”.
These bloggers also stated that the adoption of a truce would be “pure betrayal and sabotage.”
In addition, the deputy of the State Duma of Russia and the former commander of the 58th Army Army of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Viktor Sobolev stated that Russia should not agree to the “unacceptable” proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, as it will allow Ukraine to re-arry and regroup Ukraine.
Literally ISW: “At the time of this publication, the Kremlin did not formally respond to the ceasefire proposal, and Russian state media are trying to submit Russia’s previous official statements about bilateral US-Russian negotiations as a response to a ceasefire proposal.”
Details: The report also states that after the posting of the ceasefire, the Russian state media extended the statement of a spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova, made earlier in the afternoon of March 11, that Russia “does not exclude” contacts with the United States over the next few days.
Member of the Committee on Security of the State Duma of Russia, Mikhail Sheremet, stated before the publication that Russia is interested in regulating in Ukraine, but would not allow itself to deceive, and Russian state media only strengthened Sheremet’s statement after the ceasefire proposal.
Literally ISW: “Russian state media are likely to show Russia’s reaction as moderate to the internal audience until the Kremlin’s officials make public statements and create the basis for broader coverage of this proposal in Russian media.”
Key conclusions ISW for March 11:
- The United States and Ukraine agreed on March 11 on an immediate 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, subject to Russia’s consent, and the United States reported to resumed the exchange of intelligence and military assistance.
- Allies and partners of Ukraine from Europe, Asia and Oceania continue to make efforts to strengthen the Ukrainian army and provide Ukraine with security guarantees – the most effective deterrent to the potential Russian aggression against Ukraine after a possible future peace agreement.
- Russian troops continue to prove the promotion in the Kursk region and probably launched an attack on the judge.
- On the night of March 10-11, Ukrainian troops held a large -scale series of drones in Russia, mainly aimed at the Moscow region.
- Ukrainian troops advanced near Toretsk and Pokrovsk, and Russian troops near Siverskaya, robot and in Kursk region.
- The Kremlin continues to expand social benefits for Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine, including soldiers who have fought on the side of the so -called “DNR” and “LNR” since 2014.