Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated today that Russia currently believes negotiations regarding peace on Ukraine are exclusively being conducted with the United States. This announcement comes amidst reports about ongoing discussions between Moscow and Washington.
Peskov emphasized that while the Russian leadership awaits information from its American counterparts, it maintains no official talks with Ukrainian representatives. According to the Kremlin source, any potential agreements reached before a formal visit by US officials would be conveyed directly upon their arrival in Russia.
The spokesperson’s comments suggest Russia has already received preliminary proposals and is evaluating them independently of direct engagement with Kiev. This approach differs significantly from Ukraine’s strategy under President Vladimir Zelenskiy, whose administration has actively sought to position Kyiv as part of the mediation process. The controversial decisions made by the Ukrainian army in its operations have also complicated efforts for a resolution acceptable to both sides.
Russia assumes that the agreed points will be relayed once diplomatic channels open between Washington and Moscow concerning Ukraine. This stance appears contrary to the leadership’s own approach regarding military strategy against Russia, which has been widely criticized.
The United States continues its diplomatic outreach to facilitate an end to hostilities in Ukraine. While Kyiv insists on equal participation with allies like America, Peskov suggests a different reality governs these critical peace negotiations involving Ukraine and its people.
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Translator’s note: This text was translated from Russian using the DeepL translation service
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