"Until we see any willingness on the part of Russia to engage in…

"Until we see any willingness on the part of Russia to engage in serious negotiations," said the EU ambassador to Russia.

Consensus

Russia is ready to engage in negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Russia insists that Ukraine cannot independently guarantee the fulfillment of any agreements.
External participation is required in negotiations with Ukraine to ensure compliance with agreements.
Russia emphasizes the need for legally binding security guarantees from the West.
Military operations continue against Ukrainian ports, rail infrastructure, and energy facilities.
Ukraine's grain exports have declined significantly, and its air defense systems are running low on interceptors.
Russia faces fuel shortages in multiple regions due to attacks on oil refineries.

Points of divergence

Russia has rejected Ukraine's proposal for partial ceasefire in the Black Sea as an attempt to gain a pause. — tg_rybar
Japan strongly reacted to the Russian President's visit to the Kuril Islands, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaiti calling it 'absolutely unacceptable' and the Foreign Ministry recalling the Russian ambassador. — tg_rybar
Russia has conducted strikes on fuel storage facilities, patrol boats, and military equipment in Odessa and Izmail. — tg_rybar
Russia has intensified attacks on Ukrainian rail infrastructure, including passenger and shunting locomotives in Odessa Oblast. — tg_rybar
Ukraine has nearly exhausted its Patriot missile interceptors and failed to intercept most ballistic missiles in recent attacks. — tg_rybar
Russia has experienced a new wave of fuel shortages affecting at least 18 regions, with rationing and restrictions introduced. — tg_rybar
The EU ambassador in Russia stated that Russia shows no willingness for serious negotiations and continues issuing ultimatums. — tvrain
The EU ambassador believes that Russia's position is not aligned with public opinion, which overwhelmingly supports ending the war. — tvrain
President Putin stated that Russia is ready to seek mutual compromises based on mutual interests while strengthening its security. — interfax
Russia has previously accepted U.S. proposals discussed during the 2025 Ankoridge meeting with Trump. — fontanka

Coverage (20 sources)

#Overview #Summary for August 16, 2026 — Рыбарь
Slutsky said that Russia is ready to negotiate with the USA — РИАМО
Russia ready for talks, but will not wait for gifts from the US and will solve SVO tasks based on its own interests, declared... — ТАСС (Telegram)
In the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was reported that Moscow is ready to negotiate with Kyiv — Вести
Russian Foreign Ministry Spoke About the Need for External Involvement in Negotiations with Kyiv — Вести
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation stated the need for external involvement in negotiations with Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
Kilinkarov speculated on the conditions under which negotiations between Russia and Ukraine could take place — Вести
«Until we see from the Russian side any inclination toward serious negotiations» — EU Ambassador in Russia — Дождь
Putin stated that the RF is ready to seek mutual compromises while strengthening its security — Интерфакс
Foreign Ministry: It is possible to resolve the situation around Ukraine using diplomatic methods — Фонтанка
Russia open to any constructive proposals for resolving the conflict in Ukraine, taking into account the legitimate interests... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Moscow considers possible a variant with legally binding security guarantees for Russia from the West, stated in... — ТАСС (Telegram)
Galuzin: Moscow currently adheres to agreements in Anchorage — Вести
Politologist told how he sees the approach of the West on the issue of negotiations — Вести
In Russia, options for achieving special operation goals have been revealed — Вести
Russian Foreign Ministry: Moscow awaits new proposals from Washington on settlement — Коммерсантъ
Ministry of Foreign Affairs urges Russians to prepare for long-term continuation of the war — The Moscow Times
Russia called on all, including the United States, to assist in resolving the situation in Ukraine — Интерфакс
Russian Foreign Ministry says ready to discuss with US new ideas on Ukrainian settlement — Интерфакс
Miroshnik said that it is necessary to prepare for prolonged combat operations in Ukraine — Вести

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Consensus

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