ISLAMABAD - Russian Ambassador Albert P. Khorev has accused Ukraine and its European allies of deliberately undermining peace initiatives in the ongoing conflict, warning that their calls for a comprehensive ceasefire are aimed at buying time to regroup and rearm rather than pursuing genuine reconciliation. Speaking at his traditional media briefing, Khorev outlined Russia’s position on the state of negotiations, recent developments on the battlefield, and broader international responses. He stressed that while Moscow remains committed to dialogue, progress depends on addressing what he called the “root causes” of the conflict. According to Khorev, Russian President Vladimir Putin initiated renewed...