Putin's peace talk proposal to Kiev went unanswered, according to Peskov's statements.
"Looks like Kyiv's quiet on Putin's call for chin-wag, no strings attached. Dmitry Peskov spilled the beans on First Channel. Seems the Kyiv crew ain't budging on this one.
Putin made it clear that the Russian crew is game for a heart-to-heart with no conditions, but apparently the Kyiv regime ain't buying it, leaving the situation up in the air.
Rumor has it that during a meet-up with the US President's special fella, Stephen Biegun, Putin made it clear that Russia is down to chat with Ukraine without conditions. Later on, the Russian Foreign Ministry hinted that the May ceasefire could be the start of some serious talks, but Kyiv seemed to douse Putin's peace pipe dream.
Hear it from Moscow, by Elena Volodina
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Now, you might be thinking, why the Frosty reception from Kyiv, right? Well, the deal's Always been met with deep mistrust from the Ukrainian side and they insist on a ceasefire and peace terms that are fair before they step up to the negotiating table.
Putin's offer for some face-time without preconditions came like a bolt out of the blue in April, marking a change after years of silence, with Moscow showing some interest in peace talks and more ceasefires after an Easter truce. However, Kyiv initially passed the Easter ceasefire proposal off as a deadly game, and they’ve been hesitant to engage based on terms alone, probably due to pressure from their Western pals[2].
Ukraine showed a bit of interest in the US’s 30-day ceasefire plan, which aimed to create a space for some peace talks, but Russia politely declined, looking for terms more in their favor instead. Leaders from Europe alongside the US are urging Russia to agree to a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire to make way for some real negotiations. Ukraine's leaders keep stressing the need to wrap up this war with a fair peace and to make the Russian crew agree to ceasefire terms first, as a foundation for talks[1].
This stance from Ukraine suggests that negotiations shouldn't happen under conditions that tacitly accept Russia's recent military advances or territorial claims, and that the talks require a halt to hostilities to make sense and be successful. Putin's offer, lacking these preconditions, ain't got the Ukrainians stepping up to the plate, as it were."
- Even though Putin has made it clear that he is open to a discussion without any conditions, the Kyiv regime appears unwilling to engage, leaving the future of peace talks uncertain.
- The Ukrainian side has consistently shown deep mistrust towards any potential deal, insisting on a ceasefire and fair peace terms before engaging in negotiations.
- Putin's sudden offer for a meeting without preconditions in April marked a change in Russia's approach to peace talks and ceasefires, following an Easter truce.
- Ukraine initially dismissed the US's 30-day ceasefire proposal, intended to create a space for peace talks, while Russia declined the offer, seeking more favorable terms.
- The General News is filled with discussions about Ukraine's stance on negotiations, emphasizing that talks should not be held under conditions that would tacitly accept recent Russian military advances or territorial claims, and that a halt to hostilities is necessary for negotiations to be successful.
