Budanov: Ukrainian ceasefire proposal conveyed to Russian leadership, no response received
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov reported that Ukraine sent a ceasefire proposal to the Russian side, which was conveyed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, but no reaction followed from Russia.
Ukrainian President Kyrylo Budanov announced that his nation delivered a ceasefire proposal to Russia, which was forwarded to Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, no response was received from Russia. Budanov clarified that the proposal encompassed both airstrikes on Ukraine and combat operations along the front lines. He also stated that the imminent visit of U.S. President's special envoys Steven Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine on September 6 could potentially dissuade Russia from attacking Kyiv.
Witkoff and Kushner are expected to arrive in Russia shortly after their visit to Kyiv on Sunday, September 6. It is reported that the duo plans to bring a peace proposal with them. However, according to diplomatic sources, the likelihood of reaching agreements on ending Russia's war against Ukraine during the envoys' visit to Moscow is viewed as highly unlikely in Russia, as the leadership is only willing to end the war on terms favorable to Russia.
Media and bloggers, citing security sector sources, reported that Ukrainian units were allegedly instructed to maintain silence from September 5 to September 8 on land, air, and sea. Yet, Interfax-Ukraine could not confirm any official order from the Defense Forces regarding this matter. Following continued Russian shelling on September 5, the Armed Forces of Ukraine affirmed that they are continuing to execute their designated defense tasks as planned, and a unilateral ceasefire is deemed impossible due to the threat to the lives and well-being of military personnel.
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