Russia says it will not pause Ukraine campaign during peace talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow will not suspend its military campaign while negotiating with Ukraine and rejected an unconditional ceasefire proposal. Separate reporting also described a recent Russian missile-and-drone attack and Ukraine’s claim that it intercepted about 60% of ballistic missiles.
By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar . Updated .
What happened
At a United Nations Security Council meeting on September 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia would not pause its military campaign during peace negotiations and rejected an unconditional ceasefire. [1][2]
References for this detail (2)
- Ngoại trưởng Lavrov: Nga sẽ không ngừng chiến dịch ở Ukraine để đàm phán hòa bìnhvov.vn · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 12:17 AM UTC
- Nga khẳng định sẵn sàng đàm phán nhưng không ngừng chiến dịch quân sựvoh.com.vn · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC
A separate account attributed to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine intercepted about 60% of ballistic missiles during a Russian attack on the night of September 23–24, while Kyiv still faced shortages of air-defense missiles. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Ông Zelensky: Ukraine đánh chặn 60% tên lửa đạn đạo trong đợt tập kích mớibaomoi.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
The attack was described as involving three ballistic-missile strikes and a broader combination of missiles and drones, with Kyiv among the reported targets. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Ông Zelensky: Ukraine đánh chặn 60% tên lửa đạn đạo trong đợt tập kích mớibaomoi.com · Recorded source date: Sep 24, 2026, 9:02 AM UTC
Context from the sources
Lavrov said Russia remained willing to negotiate a lasting peace agreement, but argued that suspending military operations during talks could benefit Ukraine’s military position. [2]
The Russian foreign minister’s statement followed reporting about a large Ukrainian drone operation affecting Moscow and nearby areas, according to Russian officials cited by the source. [1]
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- [1] Ngoại trưởng Lavrov: Nga sẽ không ngừng chiến dịch ở Ukraine để đàm phán hòa bìnhvov.vnReferenced for: detail 1
- [3] Ông Zelensky: Ukraine đánh chặn 60% tên lửa đạn đạo trong đợt tập kích mớibaomoi.comReferenced for: detail 2, detail 3
- [2] Nga khẳng định sẵn sàng đàm phán nhưng không ngừng chiến dịch quân sựvoh.com.vnReferenced for: detail 1
What this could mean for you
Civilians may continue facing missile and drone alerts during diplomatic talks.
Russia’s stated refusal to suspend operations leaves military activity able to continue while negotiations proceed.
Reported basis: [1][2] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Russia maintains this position and attacks continue.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
Travel and local movement in affected Ukrainian areas may remain disrupted by air-raid warnings and strikes.
The reported attacks included Kyiv and combined ballistic missiles with drones.
Reported basis: [3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Further attacks affect populated areas or transport infrastructure.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Russia continues rejecting a ceasefire while missile and drone attacks persist.
Ukraine’s reported air-defense missile shortages reduce its ability to intercept incoming weapons.
Pressure eases if…
Russia and Ukraine agree to an unconditional or monitored ceasefire during negotiations.
Additional air-defense supplies improve Ukraine’s ability to intercept incoming missiles and drones.
Still unclear
The sources do not establish whether Russia and Ukraine have agreed on a current negotiating timetable or framework.
The reported interception rate and missile shortage are Ukrainian claims; the sources do not provide independent verification or a complete casualty and damage assessment.
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Sources (3)
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VOV.VN - Ngoại trưởng Lavrov nói Nga sẽ không ngừng chiến dịch quân sự tại Ukraine để đàm phán hòa bình, đồng thời bác đề…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Ngày 23/9, Ngoại trưởng Nga Sergei Lavrov có bài phát biểu quan trọng tại phiên họp Hội đồng Bảo an Liên hợp quốc về tình…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Tổng thống Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky cho biết lực lượng nước này đã đánh chặn 60% tên lửa đạn đạo trong đợt tập kích của Nga…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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