In an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Podolyak said that a potential ceasefire deal at the current stage of the conflict would provide Russia with time to strengthen its positions.
"The ceasefire for Russia is a tactical pause for reinforcement," Podolyak said.
While commenting on the reports that the representatives of the U.S. Pentagon and the Russian Defense Ministry are involved in talks, Podolyak said that "there are no negotiations between Russia and Western countries regarding Ukraine."
"Our partners adhere to the principle of ’nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine.’ Neither side will be able to ensure the implementation of agreements without the support of the Ukrainian people," he said.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict started on Feb. 24.
Ukrainian and Russian negotiators held the latest round of face-to-face peace talks in Istanbul, Türkiye, on March 29.
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