Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of dragging its heels on a peace agreement.
“Unfortunately, the world hasn’t heard a substantial response from Russia to the proposal [for a ceasefire] for a day,” Zelensky wrote on social media.
He said earlier that he had been briefed “in detail” by the returning Ukrainian negotiating delegation about the discussions with US representatives in Saudi Arabia. “And this confirms once again that it is Russia that seeks to continue the war and tries to delay the arrival of peace to the maximum extent possible,” he said.
He expressed hope that pressure from the US would be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war.
During negotiations with a US delegation in the Saudi port city of Jeddah, Kiev agreed to a 30-day temporary ceasefire.
Representatives from Moscow have so far expressed scepticism towards this proposal.
US special envoy Steven Witkoff has travelled to Russia for discussions.