Kremlin rejects peace talks with Ukraine and blames Kyiv for stalling negotiations
Photo: Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian dictator (Getty Images)
The Kremlin has ruled out the possibility of negotiations on a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine and leveled accusations against Kyiv, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated to Russian propaganda media outlets.
According to the Kremlin spokesman, it is currently "difficult to imagine" negotiations with Ukraine because of Kyiv's alleged "terrorist actions."
This claim is based on accusations against Ukraine for which Russia has provided no evidence.
Peskov also once again falsely claimed that Ukraine is "doing everything possible to slow down the peace settlement process."
He described the strike on the Moscow–Simferopol passenger train as a "crime of the Kyiv regime" but offered no evidence linking Ukraine to the incident.
Separately, Peskov said Russian authorities are working to resolve fuel supply issues in temporarily occupied Crimea.
Letter to Putin and Abramovich's visit
As a reminder, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly stated that he is ready for direct negotiations, but only outside Russia and Belarus.
Last week, Zelenskyy sent an open letter to the Russian dictator, proposing a personal meeting to discuss ending the war.
In response, the Kremlin leader claimed that the Ukrainian side had allegedly invited a certain Russian oligarch to Kyiv to deliver a message. He did not name the person, but media reports identified him as Roman Abramovich.
In an interview with Sky News, Zelenskyy confirmed meeting with Abramovich but clarified that the oligarch came at Russia's initiative and delivered a message from Putin.
Meanwhile, a source familiar with the matter told RBC-Ukraine the real reason behind Abramovich's visit to Kyiv.
