Kremlin Dismisses Zelenskiy’s 60-Day Ceasefire Proposal, Insists on Comprehensive Peace Agreement

Kremlin rejects Zelenskiy's 60-day ceasefire plan for Ukraine elections. Russia demands full peace deal, not temporary truce.

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October 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Moscow, Russia — The Russian government has turned down a proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for a 60-day ceasefire to facilitate upcoming presidential elections, stating that Moscow is focused on achieving a comprehensive peace agreement rather than a temporary halt to hostilities.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov dismissed the idea of a ceasefire, emphasizing that Russia is not interested in a short-term settlement. This stance aligns with broader strategic considerations, as analysts suggest the Kremlin is reinforcing its pro-war narrative ahead of the State Duma elections scheduled for September 18-20, 2026.

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Ukrainian officials have continued to push for negotiations, but Russian leaders have made it clear that any discussions would require Kyiv to accept Moscow’s maximalist conditions. The Institute for the Study of War noted that Russia has consistently rejected all Ukrainian proposals for a ceasefire, signaling a reluctance to engage in meaningful dialogue unless its demands are met.

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