The Kremlin has confirmed that no new direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are currently scheduled, dampening hopes for a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict that has stretched into its third year.
Speaking to reporters in Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s position that the conditions for meaningful dialogue have not yet materialized, blaming Kyiv and its Western allies for what it described as a continued refusal to engage constructively in peace efforts.
“There are no talks planned at the moment,” Peskov stated during his regular press briefing. “Ukraine’s stance, supported by its partners in the West, leaves no room for real negotiations.”
The announcement comes amid growing international concern over the intensifying violence along the frontlines, particularly in the eastern and southern regions of Ukraine. Despite sporadic diplomatic overtures from neutral parties and international organizations, efforts to bring both sides to the negotiating table have repeatedly stalled.
Ukrainian officials, for their part, have insisted that any talks must include full respect for the country’s territorial integrity, including the return of Russian-occupied territories such as Crimea and parts of Donbas—conditions Russia has consistently rejected.
Tensions have also been fueled by the upcoming Ukraine peace summit, organized by Switzerland and supported by several Western nations. Moscow has criticized the summit as biased and has declined to participate, calling it a “Western-led political show” that lacks the necessary neutrality for serious diplomacy.
Analysts believe that without a change in strategic posture from either side, the war is likely to continue into a protracted conflict with mounting casualties and deepening geopolitical divisions.
Meanwhile, humanitarian concerns persist as civilian infrastructure remains under attack, and millions of Ukrainians continue to be displaced. International observers have called for renewed diplomatic pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow to engage in dialogue before the conflict spirals further out of control.
The lack of progress in peace negotiations underscores the complexity of the war, with both military and political dimensions increasingly intertwined. As it stands, the prospect of direct Russia-Ukraine talks remains distant, leaving the path to peace uncertain.
Source : Swifteradio.com
