Russia Rejects Black Sea Shipping Truce, Demands Root-Cause Settlement

Deputy Foreign Minister Grushko dismissed Turkey's proposal to halt strikes on Black Sea shipping, reiterating that Russia will only accept a settlement addressing the conflict's root causes. This signals continued Russian intransigence on maritime ceasefires, maintaining risk of further attacks on commercial vessels. The statement is consistent with Moscow's established position, offering no new concessions.

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