US says Russia 'hasn't been eager' to talk with Ukraine in their peace efforts amid war

As Russia Ukraine war continues, with no indications of stopping, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki claimed on Tuesday that Russia has not been eager to talk with Ukraine in ir peace efforts, furr reflecting US intelligence assessment of diplomatic settlement, Daily Mail reported. Psaki's remark came after Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi called for an urgent cease-fire in Ukraine during his visit to America to meet with US President Joe Biden. 

During a press briefing on May 10, White House Press Secretary noted that y are certain that this issue will be handled through a diplomatic approach and resolution. She furr ded, “But we know and you heard, I think, our Director of National Intelligence on Capitol Hill today say that we do not see a sign from Russians that y are open to or eager to inve — engage in those discussions,” as per a statement from White House.  

Psaki went on to say, “re have been several fits and starts at attempts at ceasefires, even in smaller parts of country, in Ukraine, as you know.  We have been supportive of all of those, but it requires Russians being at table and being willing to take part in a diplomatic process.” 

In dition to this, Italian Prime Minister Draghi asserted that leers should strive toward prospect of establishing a ceasefire and restarting some meaningful dialogue. He claimed that currently, citizens in Italy and Europe want to stop se atrocities, brutality, and butchery, PTI reported.  

US President Biden and Italian Prime Minister Draghi met in Oval Office on Tuesday for a trip aimed at demonstrating ally solidarity in face of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but it also revealed divergent perspectives on conflict. 

Russia has demonstrated no genuine interest in achieving peace in Ukraine: Blinken

Apart from this, earlier in month of March, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Russia has demonstrated no genuine interest in achieving peace in Ukraine. His declaration came amid reports that Russia and Ukraine me significant heway toward a peace accord at negotiations in Istanbul. Blinken h claimed during a news conference in Morocco that US has seen no evidence that Russia and Ukraine are making progress, as per media reports.  

Meanwhile, Russian President Vlimir Putin was chastised by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday for his "unprovoked" assault in Ukraine. Pelosi, who is outraged by violence in Ukraine, labeled Putin a "coward" for carrying out atrocities against its former Soviet neighbour. “We should all be very proud that we h opportunity when Putin decided — whatever it is he decided — to be brutal and cruel and a coward, that we were re to help,” Pelosi said, according to Washington Post.

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