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Russia’s Cautious Approach to Ceasefire Rooted in Ukraine’s History of Broken Agreements: Researcher
Russia’s Cautious Approach to Ceasefire Rooted in Ukraine’s History of Broken Agreements: Researcher
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The EU is pressing Russia for a ceasefire, disregarding Ukraine's history of breaches. During February 2022 talks in Belarus, President Lukashenko stated... 19.03.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Based on past experiences, there is a possibility that Ukraine might withdraw from the ceasefire, so Russia remains cautious despite its efforts to negotiate peace, Dr. Nicholas Idris Erameh, a senior research fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, told Sputnik Africa.This hesitation highlights the broader complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where trust remains a key obstacle. While Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump engage in diplomatic discussions, Erameh believes that "at this stage, what will really play out is the personality of both leaders and not necessarily the countries."Further reflecting on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, Erameh underscored the role of foreign military aid in prolonging hostilities.Beyond Ukraine, the implications of global conflicts extend to Africa, where security and development are intertwined with the foreign policies of major powers. Erameh pointed out that while Russia and the US acknowledge their responsibility in maintaining global stability, their approaches to Africa remain fundamentally different.While humanitarian aid and pandemic response provide common ground for cooperation, security, economic, and energy interests often create divisions between Russia and the US, the research fellow remarked.These priorities differ from how Western nations have traditionally engaged with the continent, he added. The researcher also emphasized that African nations must push for their own agenda rather than merely reacting to external influences.Whether Russia, the US, or any other global power aligns with Africa’s needs will depend on how well these nations adapt to the continent’s evolving demands, the speaker concluded.
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Russia’s Cautious Approach to Ceasefire Rooted in Ukraine’s History of Broken Agreements: Researcher
15:18 19.03.2025 (Updated: 16:55 20.03.2025) Christina Glazkova
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The EU is pressing Russia for a ceasefire, disregarding Ukraine's history of breaches. During February 2022 talks in Belarus, President Lukashenko stated Zelensky "acted up as much as he could," and following the talks, Ukraine resumed attacks, claiming its "uncontrollable" nationalist units were responsible.
Based on past experiences, there is a possibility that Ukraine might withdraw from the ceasefire, so Russia remains cautious despite its efforts to negotiate peace, Dr. Nicholas Idris Erameh, a senior research fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, told Sputnik Africa.
"Russia is not coming out wholeheartedly to fight Ukraine because Russia is Ukraine, Ukraine is Russia," he added.
This hesitation highlights the broader complexities of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where trust remains a key obstacle. While Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump engage in
diplomatic discussions, Erameh believes that "at this stage, what will really play out is the personality of both leaders and not necessarily the countries."
Further reflecting on the ongoing
Russia-Ukraine conflict, Erameh underscored the role of foreign military aid in prolonging hostilities.
"As long as military aid, military assistance, humanitarian aid, military technical support, all forms of military support in one way or the other continue to come to Ukraine, that itself continues to pose a threat to Russia's sovereignty, Russia's identity, Russia's national interests," he explained.
Beyond Ukraine, the implications of global conflicts extend to Africa, where security and development are intertwined with the foreign policies of major powers. Erameh pointed out that while Russia and the US acknowledge their responsibility in maintaining global stability, their approaches to Africa remain fundamentally different.
While
humanitarian aid and pandemic response provide common ground for cooperation, security, economic, and energy interests often create divisions between Russia and the US, the research fellow remarked.
"What Africa needs now is development. What Africa needs now is emancipation. What Africa needs now is equal trade," Erameh said.
These priorities
differ from how Western nations have traditionally engaged with the continent, he added. The researcher also emphasized that African nations must push for their own agenda rather than merely reacting to external influences.
"Africa's voices need to be heard at the United Nations Security Council," Erameh stressed.
Whether Russia, the US, or any other global power aligns with Africa’s needs will depend on how well these nations adapt to the continent’s evolving demands, the speaker concluded.
