Russia: No Peace Prerequisites Yet, But Possibility Remains
Russian President Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that while there are currently no concrete prerequisites for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, the possibility cannot be ruled out. He emphasized ongoing contacts and Russia's readiness to transition to a peaceful mode, while also dismissing media reports about a proposed three-way summit involving the leaders of the US, Russia, and Ukraine as unfounded.
Consensus
- There are currently no concrete prerequisites for peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.
- The possibility of a peaceful settlement cannot be excluded.
- Russia's position on the conflict, as stated by President Putin two years ago, remains unchanged.
- Russia continues to engage in contacts and work toward peaceful resolution.
- Russia acknowledges the goodwill of the United States in mediating the conflict.
- Russia maintains its readiness to transition to a peaceful mode of conflict resolution.
- The US has expressed interest in continuing mediation efforts.
- The visit of US envoys Steve Ulsh and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv is planned for September 5–6.
Points of divergence
- Peskov urged to rely on realities on the front lines rather than 'duck stories' in Western media. — tg_tass_agency
- The Kremlin has no specific information about recent U.S. mediation efforts. — kommerant
- Reports of a proposed three-way summit between the leaders of the US, Russia, and Ukraine are unreliable and based on 'duck stories'. — m24
- Peskov did not announce the dates of the U.S. envoys' visits to Moscow and Kyiv, but did not rule out that the U.S. might ask Ukraine to halt terrorist attacks during the trip. — riamo
- Peskov mentioned that Moscow is verifying information about Germany and France planning to create long-range missile and drone systems. — riamo
- Russia is ready for contacts on Ukraine, but emphasizes the need for concrete implementation of agreements, not just words. — vedomosti
- Ukrainian President Zelensky announced the visit of Kushner and Ulsh to Kyiv and confirmed ongoing close coordination with the U.S. — vedomosti
Coverage (20 sources)
- Peskov stated that there are currently no prerequisites for peaceful settlement in Ukraine, but the chances of it cannot be ruled out, he added... — Радио Свобода
- Peskov: peace with Ukraine cannot be ruled out, but there are no prerequisites yet — РИАМО
- Peskov admitted the possibility of reaching peaceful settlement in Ukraine — Вести
- Kremlin: there are no specific prerequisites for settlement in Ukraine yet — Ведомости
- Peskov did not rule out the possibility of reaching peaceful settlement on Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Kremlin: contacts regarding the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict continue — Вести
- Peskov urged to believe not in "gossip" in Western media, but in realities on the front in the Ukrainian issue. Thus he commented on "West..." — ТАСС (Telegram)
- The Kremlin has no information about the activation of Whitaker and Kushner's efforts regarding Ukraine — Интерфакс
- Peskov: There is no specifics on US mediation yet — Вести
- Peskov stated there is no specifics regarding US mediation on Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov called the messages about a possible summit of the USA, Russia and Ukraine ducks — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov urged to believe not in 'gossip' in Western media, but realities on the front in the Ukrainian issue. Thus he commented on 'West...' — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Peskov reminded who determines Russia's policy on Ukraine — Вести
- Peskov assessed the possibility of holding a three-party summit on Ukraine — Вести
- Peskov on possible meeting on Ukraine: media do not shy away from any 'snakes' — Вести
- Peskov: Moscow still awaits Zelenskyy for negotiations — Ведомости
- Peskov stated that Kyiv is not yet subject to the influence of mediators — Вести
- Peskov assessed the possibility of a three-party summit on Ukraine — Москва 24
- Peskov: Ukraine does not want to deal with real conflict resolution — Вечерняя Москва
- Peskov called agreements on Ukraine a complex process — Коммерсантъ
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