Russia and Ukraine signal interest in limited ceasefire, Marco Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Russia and Ukraine have shown interest in a limited ceasefire regarding grain and energy infrastructure. No formal agreement has been reached, and the Kremlin remains cautious about broader peace negotiations.
Why it matters
A limited ceasefire could provide a humanitarian reprieve and reduce the global economic impact of the ongoing conflict.
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Russia and Ukraine have both expressed interest in a limited ceasefire covering grain and energy, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.
Rubio made the comments after meeting Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“We would be open to playing a constructive role in making that happen,” Rubio said, according to Reuters.
The proposal could represent a limited step towards reducing attacks affecting energy infrastructure and grain supplies as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues.
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