Lavrov Rules Out Ukraine Ceasefire, Says Pause Would Let Kyiv Rearm

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov explicitly rejected a ceasefire in Ukraine, arguing it would allow Kyiv to rearm, and dismissed Western peace proposals. This hardens Moscow's stance and signals continued escalation, contradicting any expectations of a diplomatic breakthrough. The statement comes amid reported US-Russia diesel agreement tensions, indicating a widening rift between Washington and Moscow.