On March 12, 2025, during an interview with AméricaTeVé, an independent Spanish-language TV station based in Miami, Oleksandr Slyvchuk, Coordinator of the Spain and Latin America Cooperation Program, discussed recent statements by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the proposed ceasefire in Ukraine, emphasizing Ukraine’s readiness to engage in peace negotiations while pointing out Russia as the primary obstacle to achieving progress.
Slyvchuk underscored that Secretary Rubio’s comments were positively received in Ukraine, reflecting optimism about U.S. diplomatic involvement. He confirmed Ukraine’s clear readiness for a ceasefire, emphasizing that Kyiv had consistently demonstrated its intention to halt hostilities and engage diplomatically. However, he expressed strong skepticism regarding Russia’s genuine interest in peace, referencing recent statements from Russian media outlets that dismissed ceasefire proposals as unfavorable to Russia.
The interview also explored potential diplomatic outcomes and strategies if Russia continues its aggression. Slyvchuk emphasized the importance of applying diplomatic, economic, and military pressure to bring Moscow to the negotiating table.
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