Kremlin demands recognition for talks with Kyiv
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is ready for talks with Ukraine. However, there is one condition—the recognition of the annexed regions of Ukraine is "necessary" in the context of the talks.
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What do you need to know?
- Russia declares readiness for talks with Ukraine but emphasizes that the recognition of the annexed regions is essential.
- The Kremlin awaits a signal from Kyiv about the willingness to resume negotiations; however, no such signal has been received so far.
- Putin confirmed readiness for talks without preconditions during a meeting with the envoy of the US president.
What are Russia's conditions?
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov informed that Russia is ready for talks with Ukraine, but the condition of recognizing the annexed regions is set. Peskov emphasized that the signal of willingness to negotiate must come from Kyiv; however, Russia has not yet received such a signal.
Will Ukraine respond to the proposal?
Commenting on the words of US President Donald Trump regarding the need to stop attacks on Kyiv, Peskov stated that "such words were spoken," but Putin has repeatedly confirmed readiness for talks without preconditions. On Saturday, April 26, Putin confirmed this readiness during a meeting with the US President’s envoy, Steve Witkoff.
