Thank you to the two witnesses for being with us today.
First I have a general question for both witnesses. I will give you some context with the following quote, from Mr. Justin Massie: The pressure is on Ukraine for the next counteroffensive. The west's support is falling short of Ukraine's demands. In spite of this, behind closed doors, the west is warning that Ukrainian failures could be followed by a ceasefire consolidating the territories conquered by Russia.
I would like to get your comments on the possibility of a ceasefire.
Given the current situation, is it valid to think that a ceasefire would be to Russia's advantage rather than Ukraine's?
Perhaps Mr. Rasiulis could answer first.