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(Seoul=Yonhap Infomax) Ji Yeon Kim – Amid reports that the United States and Ukraine have drafted a new 19-point ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the four-year war in Ukraine, Russia has stated it is waiting to receive details of the updated plan.
On the 25th (local time), Russian media including TASS reported that Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, when asked by reporters whether Russia had received the updated 19-point ceasefire proposal, replied, "No. We do not know what it is."
However, Peskov added, "Trump's Ukraine plan could serve as a good basis to start negotiations," and emphasized, "We would prefer to receive the proposal through official channels if possible."
Peskov described the US ceasefire proposal for Ukraine as "substantive," stating, "Russia's turn will come, and we will engage in substantive work regarding the US plan for Ukraine."
He characterized the situation surrounding the ceasefire proposal as a "media commotion," noting, "A lot of contradictory information and statements are being reported, creating confusion."
Previously, former President Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky by preparing a 28-point ceasefire plan, which included ceding the eastern Donbas (Donetsk and Luhansk) regions to Russia.
Subsequently, delegations from both countries held negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland, the previous day, and later issued a joint statement saying they had made "meaningful progress."
In this context, one media outlet reported that the US and Ukraine had drafted a new 19-point ceasefire proposal.
Following the Russian announcement, oil prices showed little volatility.
As of 17:23, January delivery West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude was trading at $58.64 per barrel, down 0.34% from the previous session.
jykim@yna.co.kr
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