The United States called on Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a cease-fire

The United States calls on Russia and Ukraine to continue direct negotiations for a complete ceasefire. This was announced on July 24 by Tommy Pigott, deputy head of the press service of the US Department of State.

"I can say that we continue to facilitate direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in order to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and eventually a negotiated peace settlement," he said at a briefing with reporters that was broadcast on the State Department's YouTube channel.

In our opinion, Moscow will rely on its interests in negotiations with Kiev.

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At the same time, the head of the press service of the US Department of State, Tammy Bruce, said on July 22 that the United States welcomes the third round of negotiations between the delegations of Russia and Ukraine. According to her, Washington continues to support the dialogue between Moscow and Kiev aimed at reaching peace agreements.

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