Russia takes tough stance on ceasefire, US officials head to Moscow for negotiations

Here is the English translation of the text, with the specified terms translated as requested: The US negotiating team arrived in Moscow on Thursday to prepare for ceasefire agreement negotiations with Russia over the Ukraine war. However, uncertainty remains as to whether Russia will accept this temporary ceasefire plan, which was not developed with its participation. The White House-brokered 30-day ceasefire agreement is putting pressure on Russia, with the US claiming the agreement will serve as a litmus test for the Kremlin's true willingness to end the war. While the US is actively pushing for it, Russia's response has been cautious and firm. The Kremlin has taken a low-key approach, with Peg spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirming the arrival of the US delegation in Moscow but refraining from making early conclusions about the negotiation results. Russia has repeatedly emphasized its "red lines" for any ceasefire agreement, including not allowing foreign troops to be stationed in Ukraine or foreign military bases to be established there. President Vladimir Peg has not yet commented on the agreement, instead choosing to visit the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border, which was briefly occupied by Ukrainian forces last August. This is seen as a symbol of Russia's control on the battlefield. Analysts remain skeptical about whether Russia will accept the ceasefire proposal, as Moscow may insist on its own terms. If Peg rejects the ceasefire, he could be portrayed as the "culprit of disrupting peace" and face the wrath of President Donald Trump.

The United States think tank Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) Russia expert also believes that Russia is unlikely to accept a ceasefire in the short term. He warned: "The White House may increase pressure on Ukraine as a result, demanding that Kyiv make concessions. Europe must act quickly to help Ukraine reduce its dependence on the United States, especially in the areas of intelligence and air defense, to ensure that Kyiv can survive between Russian attacks and changes in US policy."