Russia claims it prefers a diplomatic and political resolution to the war in Ukraine, but accuses Kyiv and Western nations of rejecting all proposals for dialogue.
Russian officials, including Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, argue that peace has never been a genuine priority for the West, which they say continues to arm Ukraine and fuel the conflict. Moscow insists it will continue military operations until its stated goals are met, and blames the ongoing war on the refusal of Ukraine and its allies to engage in meaningful negotiations. Meanwhile, there are reports of potential talks between Ukrainian and Russian leaders in Türkiye, but technical and ceasefire issues remain unresolved.
The situation highlights deep mistrust and entrenched positions on both sides, making a diplomatic breakthrough unlikely in the near term.
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