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Zelensky 'Disappointed' by Energy Ceasefire, War Correspondent Says

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Earlier, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that the proposed temporary ceasefire in Ukraine is nothing but a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military. 22.03.2025, Sputnik Africa

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Zelensky was hoping for a repeat of the Minsk agreements, war correspondent in Donbass Christelle Néant told Sputnik Africa, analyzing Kiev's position regarding the suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure, which Zelensky describes as a step backward. According to Néant, Kiev is primarily seeking to "buy time" to replenish its weapons stocks and train recruits so that they have a "battlefield lifespan a little longer than a few hours or a few days." She concluded that Russia rejected this strategy, deeming it "useless" based on past experience.

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Earlier, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said that the proposed temporary ceasefire in Ukraine is nothing but a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military.

Zelensky was hoping for a repeat of the Minsk agreements, war correspondent in Donbass Christelle Néant told Sputnik Africa, analyzing Kiev's position regarding the suspension of attacks on energy infrastructure, which Zelensky describes as a step backward.

"Given the situation on the ground, which is very unfavorable to Ukraine, a complete ceasefire could allow it to somewhat restore its army, which is in a very, very poor state," she explained.

According to Néant, Kiev is primarily seeking to "buy time" to replenish its weapons stocks and train recruits so that they have a "battlefield lifespan a little longer than a few hours or a few days."

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She concluded that Russia rejected this strategy, deeming it "useless" based on past experience.