“Kremlin officials have rejected the request of US President Donald Trump to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine for 50 days. Moscow stressed that it would continue to “achieve its goals in the war”, despite international pressure and economic sanctions.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Institute of War Study (ISW)
Details: On July 15, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov in a comment to the Russian state news agency “TASS” stated that Russia considers “unacceptable” any attempts to make it “especially ultimatum”.
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The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov repeated the words of Ryabkov, adding that Russia is ready for the third round of Ukrainian-Russian bilateral negotiations, but accused Kiev of lack of progress for further dialogue.
In his turn, the deputy chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev in his account on the social network X stated that “Russia is not concerned about Trump’s theatrical ultimatums.”
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will be able to cope with American tariffs because it has already “coped” with previous sanctions.
The State Duma deputy and the leader of the Right Russia party Sergei Mironov stressed that the potential increased economic pressure will not affect the course and whole of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Key conclusions ISW for July 15:
- Kremlin officials have rejected the request of US President Donald Trump addressed to Russia to agree to the ceasefire agreement in Ukraine for 50 days, while arguing that Russia is capable of withstanding economic pressure and remains committed to its military goals.
- The theory of Victory of Russian President Vladimir Putin continues to determine his unwillingness to compromise on the pre -war requirement for Ukraine’s surrender.
- Meanwhile, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has announced new appointments in the government.
- Ukrainian troops advanced in the north of Sumy region, while Russian troops were distinguished by their success near Kupyansk, Borovy and Toretsk.