WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia continues missile barrage on Ukraine
PBS NewsHourMAY 2023
Ukraine welcomes efforts to bring peace and stop Russia's aggression. However, Kyiv cannot accept any peace proposal that involves giving up its own territory or enabling Russia to pause the conflict just so that it can restrengthen before enacting another strategic attack.
There are many countries offering to mediate a peace settlement. Russia welcomes all initiatives aimed at bringing a resolution to the conflict, as long as Russia's primary concerns that led it to embark on the special military operation are addressed.