Kremlin Does Not Rule Out Resuming Trilateral Peace Talks With US and Ukraine
The Kremlin announced it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the US, following weekend diplomatic missions by American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv.
The Kremlin announced on Monday that it does not rule out resuming trilateral peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. However, Moscow clarified that at this stage, no agreements have been reached regarding the exact date or location for the potential resumption of negotiations.
This Russian signal follows an intensive round of diplomatic meetings over the weekend. Special envoys from the US administration, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, traveled to Moscow and Kyiv for discussions. Washington is actively working to restart talks to end the war, which have been stalled for months due to deep disagreements over settlement terms.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted that Russia remains open to restoring the trilateral format but cautioned that discussing specific dates is premature. Peskov declined to reveal details of the latest American proposals but emphasized that the Kremlin does not rule out an upcoming phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump.
Peskov praised the peace efforts of the US administration, stating that Putin appreciates Trump's commitment to finding a path to end the conflict. As Western and European capitals watch closely, subsequent developments will depend on Washington's ability to bridge the vast gaps that still exist between Moscow's demands and Kyiv's position.
