Lavrov Rejects Ukraine Ceasefire Proposals, Cites Rearmament Risk

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov publicly dismissed Ukrainian ceasefire proposals, including narrower truces on energy, food, airspace, and maritime activity, claiming they would allow Kyiv to rearm with foreign support. This marks a hardening of Moscow's stance, rejecting even limited truces, and signals continued diplomatic impasse. The rejection reduces near-term prospects for de-escalation and sustains conflict-related market risk.

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