Kremlin dodges timeline on Ukraine peace talks memorandum
The Russians are avoiding providing a clear answer regarding the Ukrainian-Russian memorandum on negotiations and a ceasefire. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "It is clear that everyone wants to do it as quickly as possible, but, of course, the devil is in the details."
The joint memorandum between Russia and Ukraine is intended to be the first step toward achieving peace. According to reports, the document will include, among other things, conditions for a ceasefire. The idea of the memorandum stems from talks in Turkey that took place last week.
It is not yet known when the talks regarding the memorandum will take place. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov was asked about this issue. A trusted associate of Vladimir Putin avoided giving a clear answer.
There is no [exact] timeframe [for conflict resolution] and there cannot be. It is clear that everyone wants to do it as quickly as possible, but, of course, the devil is in the details, Peskov said during an interview with a Russian reporter.
At the same time, the Kremlin spokesperson confirmed earlier statements by Kremlin representatives that "Russia and Ukraine will jointly work on the memorandum." For now, the Ukrainian side remains cautious about the memorandum talks.
A draft memorandum will be prepared by both the Russian and Ukrainian sides. There will be an exchange of these draft documents. Then there will be complex contacts to work out a single text, Peskov conveyed.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin commented on the memorandum and its content. The Russian leader stated that he "agreed with Donald Trump on the details of the memorandum." In Volodymyr Zelensky's opinion, this is "playing for time."
