Dmitry Peskov called France an active participant in the conflict in Ukraine, cannot be moderator

France can hardly be attributed to countries that remain neutral on the topic of the situation in Ukraine and can claim to be the moderator of the conflict.

Dmitry Medvedev says Ukraine talks 'impossible' as long as Zelensky in power

Russia's Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday that negotiations with Ukraine are "impossible" as long as President Volodymyr Zelensky was in power, the TASS news agency reported.

Zelenskyys Adviser Podolyak Says No Need To Freeze Ukraine Conflict: constant erosion of the foundations of global security

Mykhailo Podolyak, an adviser to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has pushed against any attempt to 'freeze' the Ukraine conflict through a ceasefire, saying it will mean an unfinished war for Europe.

Colombia, ELN rebels hail progress in second round of peace talks

Colombia’s government and the left-wing National Liberation Army (ELN) rebel group have hailed progress in their efforts to end decades of armed conflict in the South American nation, as a second round of peace talks concluded in Mexico City.

Russian official rules out talks with Ukraine or West

With the United States having decided to supply tanks to Ukraine, it makes no sense for Russia to talk to Kyiv or its Western "puppet masters," the RIA news agency quoted Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Monday.

Kremlin currently sees no prospect for peace talks with Ukraine

No prospect for peace talks with Ukraine can be seen as long as dialogue with Russia stays banned by Ukrainian law or unless the West allows Kiev to be flexible on the issue, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday.

Kremlin reject Ukrainian claim over peace deal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov rejects that a senior Russian official has been discussing a potential peace deal with European officials.

US does not view keeping new territories by Russia as basis for talks — White House

The United States believes that the settlement in Ukraine should be based on UN Charter principles and new territories remaining in Russia cannot be the basis for real talks, White House Spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said at the briefing.

Russia Will Not Talk To Anyone On Basis Of Zelenskyys Peace Formula - Lavrov

 Russia will not talk to anyone on the basis of the "peace formula" proposed by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Kiev is not ready for dialogue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Sputnik.

Ukraine Cannot, Not Willing To Hold Talks, Russias Special Operation To Continue- Kremlin

 De facto and de jure, Ukraine cannot and does not want to hold negotiations with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday, adding that Moscow will continue the special operation.

Restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity main condition for talks: Ukraine

The secretary of Ukraine’s Security Council said that the “main condition” for the resumption of negotiations with Russia would be the restoration of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

Kremlin declines to comment on reported Ukraine de-escalation talks with US officials

The Kremlin on Monday declined to comment on a Wall Street Journal report that Washington held undisclosed talks with top Russian officials about avoiding further escalation in the Ukraine war.

Washington Wants Kiev To Signal Openness To Dialogue With Russia - fab news

The administration of US President Joe Biden is privately encouraging Kiev to demonstrate a readiness to negotiate with Moscow, The Washington Post reports citing people familiar with the discussions.

Russia to Set Tougher Conditions in Case of Resumption of Talks with Kiev: Lawmaker – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Russia will put forward tougher conditions in terms of both substance and time if talks with Ukraine are resumed, Leonid Slutsky, leader of Russia’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) and a member of the Russian delegation to the talks with Ukraine, said on Tuesday.

Putin Says If West Wants To Defeat Russia On Battlefield, let Them Try - UrduPoint

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President Vladimir Putin on Thursday challenged the West to try and defeat Russia "on the battlefield" and said Moscow's intervention in Ukraine marked a shift to a "multi-polar world." Delivering one of his strongest speeches since he sent troops to Ukraine on February 24, Putin also raged against "totalitarian liberalism" that he said the West had sought to impose on the entire world.

Ukraine official says agreements with Moscow not worth ‘broken penny’

Ukrainian presidential adviser and peace talks negotiator Mykhailo Podolyak said any agreement with Russia could not be trusted, adding the only way to stop Moscow’s invasion was by force.

All four islands in southern Kurils remain integral part of Russian Federation — Kremlin - TASS

The four islands in the southern part of the Kuril Ridge are an integral part of the territory of the Russian Federation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday, commenting on the Japanese Foreign Ministry's designation of the southern part of the Kuril Islands as "illegally occupied" in its annual Bluebook diplomacy report.

Zelenskyy Says Elimination Of Ukrainian Troops In Mariupol Will Doom Talks With Russia - UrduPoint

Ukraine will break off negotiations with Russia if Ukrainian troops in the city of Mariupol are eliminated, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday.

Armenia says it has agreed to peace talks with Azerbaijan over Karabakh - The Jerusalem Post

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Wednesday agreed to peace talks to address tensions over the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which borders both nations, the office of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

US stocks end higher on Ukraine peace talks; markets await economic data

Major US stock indexes ended higher Tuesday, helped by the positive atmosphere during peace talks  between Russia and Ukraine and ahead of the release of employment and consumer confidence data.