Russia's Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying it saw no grounds for "half-measures" that would offer a respite to Ukrainian forces.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko pointed out that Russia's position on "temporary methods of easing the military situation" is well known

Ukraine proposed a ceasefire on civilian vessel attacks in the Black Sea, relayed by Turkey to Russia on August 8 after 28 ships were struck in