Russia says talks on annexed Ukrainian land 'non-negotiable'
- The Kremlin ruled out negotiations over the status of five Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, as stated by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, who said, "This is undeniable and non-negotiable."
- Talks between US and Russian diplomats in Istanbul focus on embassy issues rather than political matters like Ukraine, according to the US State Department.
- President Donald Trump is seeking a quick end to hostilities, expressing hopes for an early ceasefire.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated a willingness for diplomatic solutions regarding territorial disputes, despite resource limitations.
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Russia has ruled out negotiations on the return of annexed Ukrainian territories.
Representatives of the USA and Russia meet again for talks. Moscow declares the return of Ukrainian territories excluded. Kiev calls the declaration "laughing."
The Kremlin has refused this Thursday to return any of the occupied territories to Ukraine or to make some kind of cession as demanded by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday. “The Ukrainian regions that became territorial entities of the Russian Federation and are included in its Constitution represent an integral part of the country. This is an absolutely indisputable fact,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov on Thursday. That was his co…
Kremlin Rules Out Returning Annexed Ukrainian Regions in Future Peace Talks
The Kremlin on Thursday ruled out relinquishing control of Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed, setting a major red line as Russian and U.S. officials met in Istanbul for talks aimed at normalizing relations.
“This is absolutely indisputable and non-negotiable,” Peskok said in response to Donald Trump, that Russia will have to make concessions in the peace negotiations.


Four regions of Ukraine occupied and annexed by Russia are “an integral part of Russia” and “non-negotiable,” the Kremlin said.
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