He didn’t need to rule out the possibility of ruling it out. I heard him on the radio. He said in a direct way that he would not want to see a ceasefire at this time. Of course it wouldn’t be possible to have one right now in any case. Along with all the other things he’s said it very much looks like he’s still entirely supportive of this unprovoked war of aggression but belatedly understands that admitting to this might be politically disadvantageous.