Russia wants a long-term peace deal over Ukraine that tackles what it regards as the root causes of the conflict and not a quick U.S.-backed ceasefire followed by a swift restart of fighting, a senior Russian diplomat told the RIA news agency.

Russia acknowledges the U.S.'s efforts towards a quick ceasefire in Ukraine but finds it unacceptable, warning of severe repercussions for bilateral relations. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov highlighted that a ceasefire without a long-term resolution could lead to a resurgence of conflict with more serious consequences.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated in an interview conducted for Russian propaganda media outlets that Russia wants a long-term peace agreement on Ukraine that addresses the "root causes of the conflict" rather than a quick US-backed ceasefire followed by a quick resumption of hostilities.