Ukraine has no plans to suspend mobilization or lift martial law even if a 30-day ceasefire with Russia is declared, Roman Kostenko, secretary of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defense, and Intelligence, said in a commentary published by Bloomberg. He said the temporary pause in hostilities proposed by the United States as part of a plan to de-escalate the conflict would not affect key wartime measures that Kyiv considers necessary to maintain its defense capability. The statement comes as the sides prepare for talks scheduled for next week to discuss the details of a possible ceasefire.

Kostenko stressed that the ceasefire, if achieved, will not be a pretext for softening domestic policy. The martial law introduced in February 2022 and the mobilization that has involved hundreds of thousands of citizens will remain in force to ensure readiness for any developments. This decision reflects the position of the Ukrainian leadership, which sees the proposed pause as a temporary tool rather than a step toward ending the conflict. Kyiv insists that any agreements must be accompanied by security guarantees that exclude a sudden resumption of offensive actions by Russia.

The 30-day ceasefire initiative emerged during US-Ukrainian consultations in Saudi Arabia on March 11. Washington proposed the plan as a way to reduce the intensity of fighting, passing on its recommendations to Moscow through diplomatic channels. US President Donald Trump expressed hope for Vladimir Putin's consent, calling such a step important for the settlement. In turn, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, Andriy Yermak, announced the start of technical negotiations from March 17 to 23, where the details of the ceasefire will be worked out. However, Kostenko's position emphasizes that Kyiv is not ready to relax its vigilance.