Russia using peace talks to regroup troops & attack Ukraine says UK

world is outpouring solidarity with Kyiv as full-fledged Russia-Ukraine war enters its day 24, on March 18 British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss alleged Kremlin of using peace talks with Ukraine as an opportunity to regroup more of its forces. Deeming apparent Kremlin's goals to conduct reconciliation talks as 'smoke screen', United Kingdom MP for South West rfolk said she is 'sceptical' of Vlimir Putin's intentions in war-ravd eastern European country. 

"If country (Russia) is serious about negotiations, it is t indiscriminately bombing civilians that day. What we have seen is an attempt to create for regrouping of Russians," Sky News quoted Truss as saying. 

"We do t see any serious withdrawal of Russian troops or any serious proposals on table," UK MP warned.

Russians are lying, lying, and lying: UK

Furr, Truss said that Vlimir Putin-led Russia has been lying, lying and lying while ding, "I am afraid that talks are ar attempt to distract attention and create a smokescreen."

British Minister's statement holds relevance as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday reiterated his calls for direct negotiations with his Russian counterpart, saying, "it is time to talk." Highlighting worsening humanitarian situation in war-torn nation, Zelenskyy also stated that honest discussions "without stalling" were  only way to reach a solution with furr dam to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Day 24: Russia-Ukraine war

On pretext of carrying out a 'special military operation' in Ukraine and automous region of Donetsk, comprising rebel regions of Luhansk and Donetsk, Russian President Vlimir Putin launched a military offensive on February 24. Also, while reports of heavy shelling and explosions have jolted key cities of Ukraine, Kremlin continued to brush his violent vision under carpet. Despite aiming missiles at residential complexes, hospitals, civilian set-ups and gritty visuals of heavy casualties across Kyiv, Kremlin has asserted that its primary objective was to put Ukrainian military infrastructure 'out of operation'. 

United Nations has revealed that more than 3.25 million refugees have fled Ukraine since Russian invasion with nearly two million residents crossing border into Poland. 

While West has imposed numerous sanctions on Russia, particularly on wealthy business leers and associates of Kremlin, referred to as Russian oligarchs, Ukrainian forces are putting forth fierce resistance on orders of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.