On the air of "Russia-1," Ushakov, after a conversation with Trump's adviser Mike Waltz, stated that the proposal that emerged after the US-Ukraine negotiations is a "temporary respite for Ukrainian troops and nothing more." According to him, Russia's goal is a long-term truce that "takes our interests into account." "Such steps that mimic peaceful actions, I think, are not needed by anyone in this situation," he added.
Ushakov also noted that neither Russia nor the US, within the framework of peace discussions, are considering the possibility of Ukraine joining NATO. The dialogue with the US, according to him, is conducted in a "calm manner," with an exchange of opinions.
Ushakov added that "more specifically and substantively" today, Vladimir Putin will speak on this topic at a press conference after meeting with Alexander Lukashenko.