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Kremlin states Ukraine silent about new peace discussions
(MENAFN) The Kremlin has stated that it is still waiting for Ukraine to propose a date for the next round of peace negotiations, following two earlier meetings between the two sides in Türkiye. Ukraine had previously stepped away from talks in 2022, opting instead to seek military solutions with Western backing. However, negotiations resumed earlier this year, with draft proposals exchanged and further prisoner swaps agreed upon during their last meeting in June.
On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that there had been no update from Kiev regarding the scheduling of a third round. “As President Putin mentioned last week, we are awaiting a proposal from Ukraine,” Peskov told reporters, adding that any new developments would be publicly shared.
President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia’s willingness to continue dialogue, including in a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Kremlin, Putin emphasized that the upcoming talks should focus on formalizing agreements to end the conflict.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhiy recently acknowledged that Kiev returned to diplomacy in part to avoid being blamed—particularly by its allies—for obstructing peace efforts, especially those led by Trump. Since taking office in January, Trump has advocated for a negotiated resolution.
While Ukraine has accused Russia of insincerity due to its rejection of an unconditional ceasefire, Moscow argues that such a pause would only allow Kiev to regroup militarily. Russia insists it is open to talks without preconditions but maintains that any lasting agreement must reflect current military realities and include terms like neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification of Ukraine.
Putin also told Trump that Russia remains open to negotiation but is determined to address what it calls the root causes of the ongoing conflict.
Since the June 2 meeting, several prisoner exchanges have occurred. Russia has returned the remains of over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers and received 57 of its own personnel in return. Moscow says it is ready to hand over the remains of another 3,000 Ukrainian troops if Kiev agrees.
On Tuesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that there had been no update from Kiev regarding the scheduling of a third round. “As President Putin mentioned last week, we are awaiting a proposal from Ukraine,” Peskov told reporters, adding that any new developments would be publicly shared.
President Vladimir Putin has reiterated Russia’s willingness to continue dialogue, including in a recent phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Kremlin, Putin emphasized that the upcoming talks should focus on formalizing agreements to end the conflict.
Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesman Georgy Tikhiy recently acknowledged that Kiev returned to diplomacy in part to avoid being blamed—particularly by its allies—for obstructing peace efforts, especially those led by Trump. Since taking office in January, Trump has advocated for a negotiated resolution.
While Ukraine has accused Russia of insincerity due to its rejection of an unconditional ceasefire, Moscow argues that such a pause would only allow Kiev to regroup militarily. Russia insists it is open to talks without preconditions but maintains that any lasting agreement must reflect current military realities and include terms like neutrality, demilitarization, and denazification of Ukraine.
Putin also told Trump that Russia remains open to negotiation but is determined to address what it calls the root causes of the ongoing conflict.
Since the June 2 meeting, several prisoner exchanges have occurred. Russia has returned the remains of over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers and received 57 of its own personnel in return. Moscow says it is ready to hand over the remains of another 3,000 Ukrainian troops if Kiev agrees.
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