The political scientist suggested the essence of Trump's strategy in Ukraine

Political scientist, Deputy Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies (CCEMI) HSE Dmitry Suslov expressed the opinion that it is important for US President Donald Trump to achieve a quick ceasefire first, and then move on to peaceful settlement issues.

In conversation with Lenta.Ru On Thursday, March 13, the expert noted that it is important for the American leader to achieve an early ceasefire in order to declare his foreign policy success as soon as possible. He also wants to minimize the involvement of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine. Only then will he be able to switch to other priorities.

Make a conclusion: the Russian Federation has not changed the conditions for the start of the settlement in Ukraine

How Moscow reacts to the agreements between Kiev and Washington

Earlier on March 13, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a briefing that Russia notes the positive rhetoric from the US administration on issues of bilateral relations, but will judge it on specific cases.

On March 12, Donald Trump said that the ceasefire agreement proposed by the United States in Ukraine "makes sense to Russia." According to him, however, the ceasefire also has a "downside" for the Russian Federation, writes IA Regnum. Trump acknowledged that the situation remains very difficult, RT clarifies.

White House press Secretary Caroline Leavitt said on March 12 that Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff was going to persuade Russia to sign a temporary ceasefire agreement during his visit to Moscow.

Representatives of Ukraine expressed their willingness to agree to a 30-day ceasefire during talks on March 11 in Saudi Arabia, the National News Agency reported. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that Washington is waiting for Moscow's response on this issue.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stressed that Russia is ready for negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, but their goal should be a long-term peace, not a short truce.

On March 12, Vice Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev, commenting on the negotiations between the American and Ukrainian delegations in Saudi Arabia, noted that whatever agreements were reached to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, they would be based on Russia's terms. kp.ru .

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova confirmed that new contacts with the United States are possible in the coming days. 360.ru .