Kremlin insists on previous agreements for Ukraine talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Russia's readiness for talks on Ukraine, emphasizing, however, that negotiations must be based on previous agreements. He repeatedly echoed this longstanding statement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, in a Sunday statement, emphasized that Russia is open to discussions regarding Ukraine. Earlier, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump called for an immediate ceasefire and the start of negotiations.
Breakthrough on Ukraine? Russia ready for talks
Peskov noted that Russia's stance on this issue is well-known and insists that negotiations be based on the 2022 agreements in Istanbul and the current situation on the front lines.
However, according to Peskov, Ukraine has refused and continues to refuse negotiations due to a special decree prohibiting contact with Russian authorities. This document would need to be repealed for talks to proceed. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump emphasized that Russia's focus has shifted from Syria to Ukraine, weakening its position on the international stage.
In this context, General Keith Kellogg, Trump's special envoy, is expected to play a key role in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. His plan includes negotiations to end the conflict and providing controlled arms supplies to maintain Ukraine's current positions. Kellogg also criticized President Biden for not providing strong enough support for Kyiv.
On the other hand, a report by the Institute for the Study of War indicates that Russia does not seek peace negotiations and expects Ukraine's total capitulation. The Kremlin rejects any freezing of the front line or the creation of a demilitarized zone, underscoring their firm stance in the conflict.
The Kremlin's vision for the conflict involves dividing Ukraine into parts subject to Russia, with consultations from neighboring countries such as Poland and Hungary, highlighting its unwillingness to end the conflict peacefully.
