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Moscow says it agrees with Trump that Ukraine is holding up peace talks
Summary
The Kremlin's spokesperson agreed with former President Trump's comment that Ukraine is holding up U.S.-led peace talks, a view disputed by many European leaders. No date has been set for a follow-up visit by U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.
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The Kremlin's spokesperson said Moscow agrees with former President Donald Trump's remark that Ukraine is holding up U.S.-led peace talks. European officials, including Poland's prime minister, pushed back and have accused Russia of rejecting a U.S. plan and continuing attacks. Ukrainian and Russian positions still appear publicly far apart on terms for any deal. Kremlin officials said there is no agreed date for a return visit by U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff.
Key facts:
- Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated Moscow "agrees" with Trump's comment that Ukraine is obstructing the peace process.
- Trump was quoted saying he believes Russia is ready to make a deal and that Ukraine is less ready to do so, naming President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- European leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, said Russia rejected the U.S. peace plan and criticized Moscow's continued attacks.
- Peskov said no date has been set for U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff to return to Moscow for further talks.
Summary:
Officials remain publicly divided over who is delaying negotiations, and Kyiv and Moscow remain far apart on key terms. Undetermined at this time.
