Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions
US envoy Steve Witkoff is set for further talks as Russia calls the peace negotiations serious but refuses major concessions, with fighting ongoing in key regions.
- On Wednesday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia called the US-brokered talks 'serious' but refused major concessions to Kyiv, while Washington circulated a leaked 28-point plan and envoy Steve Witkoff is due in Moscow next week.
- Concerns from Kyiv and European allies stem from the US proposal initially endorsing Russian demands, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, said on Tuesday he is ready to advance the US-backed framework and discuss disputed points with Trump involving European allies.
- The Kremlin cautioned Wednesday it was too early to call a deal close, while Kaja Kallas said there was 'zero indication' Moscow was ready for ceasefire and called for sanctions.
- The broader conflict has left tens of thousands dead and forced millions of Ukrainian civilians and military personnel from their homes, while Russian forces have advanced with fierce battles near Huliaipole.
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‘Serious’ Ukraine ceasefire talks, but Russia warns of no major concessions in long war
Russia says the United States-brokered talks to end the war with Ukraine are “serious”, but its officials caution that an agreement is a long way off and Moscow would offer no major concessions to Kyiv.
Russia has confirmed the receipt of a framework prepared by the US and Ukraine to end the war and intends to discuss the draft next week. The details have been transmitted and there will be a discussion in Moscow next week, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov on Friday in front of the press in Moscow. Next week, the special envoy of US President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, is expected to talk to Russian leader Vladimir Putin about the proposal…
Russia Considers New Peace Framework for Ukraine War
Russia Considers New Peace Framework for Ukraine War Russia has confirmed receipt of an 'updated and refined peace framework' from the U.S. and Kyiv to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Discussions are slated for next week in Moscow, the Kremlin announced on Friday.Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed on Thursday that the draft proposals, which were deliberated by the U.S. and Ukraine in Geneva, could pave the way for future peace ag…
Diplomacy for an end to the Ukraine war is spread over many places - also Moscow is being talked to. Kremlin chief Putin remains tough: Russia wants international recognition of its conquests.
Diplomacy for an end to the Ukraine war is spread over many places - also Moscow is being talked to. Kremlin chief Putin remains tough: Russia wants international recognition of its conquests.
Diplomacy for an end to the Ukraine war is spread over many places - also Moscow is being talked to. Kremlin chief Putin remains tough: Russia wants international recognition of its conquests.
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