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Russia said Friday that peace talks with Ukraine remain on hold and that no new proposals have emerged, as negotiations stay stalled amid Washington’s focus on the Iran war.
“The issue of peace negotiations: yes, this topic is currently on hold, and there are no new ideas,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told journalists.
Peskov said Ukraine was aware of Russia’s demands for ending the four-year war but accused Kyiv of not seeking a peaceful resolution.
“That is why we continue to ensure such positive momentum on the front lines,” he said, adding that Russian military operations in Ukraine were continuing.
Russia and Ukraine last held U.S.-mediated negotiations earlier this year, with three rounds of talks on Jan. 23-24, Feb. 4-5 and Feb. 17-18.
The first two rounds were held in Abu Dhabi, while the third took place in Geneva.
Negotiations have since been paused, with both Moscow and Kyiv linking the halt to the U.S. focus on Iran, which began in late February.
Peskov also said there were no plans for a phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump following CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s visit to Moscow earlier this week.
Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Putin’s visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where Peskov said the Russian president would have a “very busy schedule.”
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov is expected to brief reporters on the visit.
Putin’s schedule will include bilateral meetings and discussions related to the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Bishkek will host the latest SCO summit on Sept. 1 as the organization marks its 25th anniversary. Chinese President Xi Jinping and other heads of state and government are also expected to attend.
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