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Russia Rejects Ceasefire as Trump Cuts Ukraine Aid

3/7/2025

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Russia has firmly dismissed calls for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, fearing it would bolster Ukraine's military strength. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed the necessity for solid agreements to achieve lasting peace. Compounding the tension, US President Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, sparking worries about the nation's capacity to fend off Russian aggression.

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Russia has firmly dismissed calls for a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine, fearing it would bolster Ukraine's military strength. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed the necessity for solid agreements to achieve lasting peace. Compounding the tension, US President Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine, sparking worries about the nation's capacity to fend off Russian aggression.