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Russian diplomat says ceasefire unlikely "right now"

Dmitry Polyanskiy, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia

25 April 2022 21:33 (UTC +04:00)

A deputy to Russia's ambassador to the UN took to the stakeout podium at the UN Monday to say that a ceasefire in Ukraine is not a good option right now, APA reports quoting CNN.

"We don’t think that a ceasefire is a good option right now because the only advantage it will give it will give possibility for Ukrainian forces to regroup and to stage more provocations like Bucha," Dmitry Polyanskiy, First Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia's mission to the United Nations, said.

"Frankly, it’s not up to me to decide, but I don’t see any reasons (this would be pursued) right now," Polyanskiy said.

He also alleged that Ukraine, with backing from the US, was preparing to deploy "chemical, biological, and tactical nuclear weapons" in a false flag operation, and claim that Russia had been responsible.

The representative also said he did not think it was time for a humanitarian ceasefire.

Polyanskiy was speaking on the eve of the UN secretary general’s visit to Russia, where he will be received by President Vladimir Putin.

“Our ministry of defense keeps collecting information that the Kyiv regime backed by the US is preparing staged provocations in order to accuse the Russian armed forces of using chemical, biological, and tactical nuclear weapons,” Polyanskiy said.