Moscow Residents Skeptical As Ukraine Signals Ceasefire Possibility

People on the streets of Moscow expressed doubt over the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine, with many favoring continued military action.

“Russia shouldn’t wait for anything. We need to go on until victory in the special military operation,” said Moscow resident Nikolai.

Another local, Natalia, dismissed negotiations with Ukraine, calling its army “terrorists” and questioning the possibility of an agreement.

Kyiv signaled on Tuesday, after talks in Saudi Arabia, that it was open to a U.S.-backed 30-day ceasefire—provided Moscow agreed.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, speaking Wednesday, urged caution, saying Russia was awaiting “detailed information” from the U.S. before taking a stance on the proposal.

Meanwhile, U.S. arms deliveries to Ukraine resumed Wednesday, just a day after the Trump administration lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing.

The shift came after a week of uncertainty, during which Washington had halted assistance in an apparent bid to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into ceasefire talks.

The suspension followed a tense White House meeting between Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the U.S. delegation to ceasefire negotiations in Jeddah, stated that Washington would present the proposal to the Kremlin.

However, Russia has remained firm, insisting on a permanent end to the conflict on its own terms, without making concessions.