# West wants Ukraine ceasefire only to prepare for new escalation — Russian diplomat

https://mins.news/en/item/49306

- TASS, 2026-09-08 07:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2183973

> Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik said Western countries are seeking a ceasefire in Ukraine only to use a pause in hostilities to rearm and prepare for another escalation. He said Russia would not accept an unconditional ceasefire and argued it should follow agreement on the fundamental terms of a peace settlement.

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