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8 hours ago
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'Don't expect miracles': Kremlin downplays talks as Ukrainian & Russian teams arrive in Turkey
Ahead of the meeting of Ukrainian and Russian delegations in Turkey for the third round of direct talks, the Kremlin has set the tone by saying that any 'miracle' should not be expected today. The talks come at a time when Russia has intensified the war with increased aerial attacks and advances on the ground. read more In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow on April 26, 2025. AP Photo The Kremlin set the tone for the meeting between Russian and Ukrainian officials on Wednesday by saying that no one should expect any 'miracles'. Ukrainian and Russian delegations will meet on Wednesday evening in Turkey's Istanbul for the third round of direct talks. The talks will take at a time when Russia has intensified the war with increased aerial attacks and advances on the ground. In yet another sign that Russia is not giving importance to today's talks, Vladimir Putin has decided to send a relatively low-ranking official, Vladimir Medinsky, as the head of its delegation. The Ukrainian delegation will be led by Rustem Umerov, who until recently served as the defence minister and currently serves as security council secretary. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the last round of talks, both the sides exchanged their terms for the end of the war. While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered concessions, Russian leader Putin reiterated his maximalist demands that made it clear that he did not want a peace deal but Ukraine's capitulation. 'Don't expect miracles': Kremlin downplays talks Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said ahead of the talks that no should 'expect any breakthrough in the category of miracles'. Peskov made it clear that talks for Russia were not an attempt to reach middle ground but to impose maximalist terms on Ukraine. 'We intend to pursue our interests, we intend to ensure our interests and fulfil the tasks that we set for ourselves from the very beginning,' Peskov said. Peskov also refused to indicate the timeline to reach an agreement with Ukraine to end the war. When asked about the expectations with talks, Peskov said, 'No one expects an easy road. It will be very difficult.' Ukraine & Russia to aim for low-hanging fruits Even though Ukraine and Russia are meeting today, no major breakthrough is expected. Both the sides will try to reach understandings on issues like the repatriation of hostages or bodies that help them politically at home. For Ukraine, Zelenskyy said ahead of the talks that the agenda will be 'the return of prisoners of war, the return of the children abducted by Russia, and the preparation of a leaders' meeting'. The talks will take at a precarious moment for Ukraine that has been torn apart with the new law passed by Zelenskyy's party that essentially kills the independence of the country's anti-corruption agencies. For the first time since Russian invasion of Ukraine, thousands of people are demonstrating in several parts of the country, including near the presidential office in Kyiv, amid outrage against the law. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The law, which Zelenskyy said is critical to keeping Russian spies out of these agencies, has not just outraged Ukrainians public and civil society, but has also alarmed the European Union (EU). Observers have said that the law could hamper Ukraine's eventual accession to the EU.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
Don't expect any miracles: Kremlin cools hopes on Ukraine peace talks
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that there was no basis to expect miracles from a proposed third round of direct Russian-Ukrainian peace talks, and declined to give any timeframe for a potential agreement to end the President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Kyiv has sent Moscow an offer to hold another round of peace talks in Turkey this week, and that he wants to speed up negotiations for a is no reason to expect any breakthroughs in the category of miracles - it is hardly possible in the current situation," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "We intend to pursue our interests, we intend to ensure our interests and fulfil the tasks that we set for ourselves from the very beginning."Asked if he could give a sense of how the Kremlin saw the potential timeframe of a possible peace agreement, Peskov said he could give no guidance on timing."There is a lot of work to be done before we can talk about the possibility of some top-level meetings," Peskov added, a day after Zelenskyy renewed a call for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Russia#Ukraine
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia sticking to its war demands amid Trump sanctions threat
The Kremlin is sticking to its war demands, even as President Trump makes new threats of sanctions that would go into effect if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine in less than 50 days. 'Russia is ready to move swiftly. The most important thing for us is to achieve our goals. Our goals are clear, obvious, they have not changed. But the process does not depend on us alone,' Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview published by Russian state news agency TASS. Trump warned on July 14 that Russia had 50 days to agree to a deal, or the president said he was prepared to levy 100 percent economic sanctions targeting nations that do business with Russia. The threat came on the same day Trump announced a deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine. The president has in recent weeks expressed increasing frustration with Putin as Moscow continues to fire missiles into Ukraine despite the White House's push for a ceasefire. The White House doubled down on its position in a statement responding to Peskov's recent comments. 'The brutal Russia-Ukraine War was brought on by Joe Biden's incompetence, and it has gone on for far too long,' White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement. 'President Trump wants to stop the killing, which is why he is selling American-made weapons to NATO members and threatening Putin with biting tariffs and sanctions if he does not agree to a ceasefire,' Kelly added. Peskov also said Monday that Putin is planning to travel to Beijing in September and didn't rule out the possibility of a meeting with Trump — should the president decide to join. The White House has not indicated any plans for Trump to travel to China at that time. 'We are preparing for a trip to Beijing,' Peskov said, according to TASS. 'It is indeed on the agenda of the head of state. But we have not heard that President Trump is going to Beijing as well.' 'If it so happens that he will also be there, it can't be ruled out that a question will come up about whether it will be reasonable to hold a meeting,' Peskov continued. The Russian president plans to travel to Beijing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. China is planning a parade on Sept. 3, one day after Trump's 50-day deadline would be due to expire. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hill
Russia sticking to its war demands amid Trump sanctions threat
The Kremlin is sticking to its war demands, even as President Trump makes new threats of sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine in less than 50 days. 'Russia is ready to move swiftly. The most important thing for us is to achieve our goals. Our goals are clear, obvious, they have not changed. But the process does not depend on us alone,' Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in an interview published by Russian state news agency TASS. Trump warned on July 14 that Russia had 50 days to agree to a deal, or the president said he was prepared to levy 100 percent economic sanctions targeting nations that do business with Russia. The threat came on the same day Trump announced a deal with NATO to provide weapons to Ukraine. The president has in recent weeks expressed increasing frustration with Putin as Moscow continues to fire missiles into Ukraine despite the White House's push for a ceasefire. The White House doubled down on its position in a statement responding to Peskov's recent comments. 'The brutal Russia-Ukraine War was brought on by Joe Biden's incompetence, and it has gone on for far too long,' White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement. 'President Trump wants to stop the killing, which is why he is selling American-made weapons to NATO members and threatening Putin with biting tariffs and sanctions if he does not agree to a ceasefire,' Kelly added. Peskov also said on Monday that Putin is planning to travel to Beijing in September and didn't rule out the possibility of a meeting with Trump — should the president decide to join. The White House has not indicated any plans for Trump to travel to China at that time. 'We are preparing for a trip to Beijing,' Peskov said, according to TASS. 'It is indeed on the agenda of the head of state. But we have not heard that President Trump is going to Beijing as well.' 'If it so happens that he will also be there, it can't be ruled out that a question will come up about whether it will be reasonable to hold a meeting,' Peskov continued. The Russian president plans to travel to Beijing to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. China is planning a parade on Sept. 3, one day after Trump's 50-day deadline would be due to expire.
Nahar Net
2 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Russia insists on achieving Ukraine goals despite Trump's ultimatum
by Naharnet Newsdesk 21 July 2025, 18:09 Russia is open to peace with Ukraine, but achieving its goals remains a priority, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Sunday, days after U.S. President Donald Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face tougher sanctions. Peskov and other Russian officials have repeatedly rejected accusations from Kyiv and its Western partners of stalling peace talks. Meanwhile, Moscow continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukrainian cities, launching more drones in a single night than it did during some entire months in 2024, and analysts say the barrages are likely to escalate. Russian President Vladimir Putin "has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy," Peskov told state television in an interview. "The main thing for us is to achieve our goals," he said. "Our goals are clear." The Kremlin has insisted that any peace deal should see Ukraine withdraw from the four regions that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022, but never fully captured. It also wants Ukraine to renounce its bid to join NATO and accept strict limits on its armed forces — demands Kyiv and its Western allies have rejected. In his nightly address on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that his officials have proposed a new round of peace talks this week. Russian state media on Sunday reported that no date has yet been set for the negotiations, but said that Istanbul would likely remain the host city. Truce or sanctions Trump threatened Russia on July 14 with steep tariffs and announced a rejuvenated pipeline for American weapons to reach Ukraine, hardening his stance toward Moscow after months of frustration following unsuccessful negotiations aimed at ending the war. The direct Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul resulted in several rounds of prisoner exchanges but little else. The U.S. president said that he would implement "severe tariffs" unless a peace deal is reached within 50 days. He provided few details on how they would be implemented, but suggested they would target Russia's trading partners in an effort to isolate Moscow in the global economy. In addition, Trump said that European allies would buy "billions and billions" of dollars of U.S. military equipment to be transferred to Ukraine, replenishing the besieged country's supplies of weapons. Included in the plan are Patriot air defense systems, a top priority for Ukraine as it fends off Russian drones and missiles. Doubts were recently raised about Trump's commitment to supply Ukraine when the Pentagon paused shipments over concerns that U.S. stockpiles were running low. Drone strikes Elsewhere, Ukraine's air force said that it shot down 18 of 57 Shahed-type and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight into Sunday, with seven more disappearing from radar. Two women were wounded in Zaporizhzhia, a southern Ukrainian region partly occupied by Russia, when a drone struck their house, according to the regional military administration. Two more civilians were wounded in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv province, after a drone slammed into a residential building, local Ukrainian officials said. Later Sunday, drones struck a leafy square in the center of Sumy, wounding a woman and her 7-year-old son, officials said. The strike also damaged a power line, leaving around 100 households without electricity, according to Serhii Krivosheienko, of the municipal military administration. Meanwhile, Russia's Defense Ministry said that its forces shot down 93 Ukrainian drones targeting Russian territory overnight, including at least 15 that appeared to head for Moscow. At least 13 more drones were downed on the approach to the capital on Sunday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. One drone struck a residential building in Zelenograd, on the outskirts of Moscow, damaging an apartment, but caused no casualties, he said.
