Kremlin Confirms Commitment to Ukraine Peace Talks Awaiting Kyiv Signal

The Kremlin maintains that peace talks on Ukraine have not stalled and continues to seek a peaceful resolution through political and diplomatic means, awaiting a signal from Kyiv to proceed with further discussions that began in Istanbul. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed calm regarding U.S. President Donald Trump's recent criticisms of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the peace process, noting that Trump himself acknowledged the complexity and difficulty of resolving the conflict. Despite Trump's tough rhetoric and approval of sending defensive weapons to Ukraine, Moscow remains focused on dialogue and repairing strained U.S.-Russia relations. Peskov emphasized that there is no fundamental disagreement between Russia and President Trump on the challenges of reaching a settlement in Ukraine. Both sides recognize that the conflict cannot be resolved overnight, highlighting the ongoing difficulties faced by diplomatic efforts. Observers continue to monitor the situation for signs of progress in the stalled negotiations.