'We don't support calls for a ceasefire right now,' National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said in response to a question by Newsweek.
for the first time since weeks before war erupted in Ukraine, the White House has expressed opposition to any effort by Beijing to broker a ceasefire in the conflict.
But just one week after China managed to broker a surprise deal for Middle Eastern rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia to reestablish ties, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby argued that such a cessation of hostilities would not be the positive development it may seem.
He stated that a ceasefire would also serve as opportunity for Russian troops"to only further entrench their positions in Ukraine" and"to rebuild, refit and refresh their forces so that they can restart attacks on Ukraine at a time of their choosing." "We all want to see the war end and we remain committed to that goal, but, as I said, for it to end, it's got to end in a just way that respects Ukrainian prerogatives and fully respects Ukrainian sovereignty," he added."And a ceasefire, at this time, while that may sound good, we do not believe would have that effect."about whether the U.S.
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