Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has mentioned that the assembly of the overseas ministers of the US, Ukraine, France, the UK and Germany on Wednesday didn’t happen as a result of "they didn’t carry positions nearer" on some points.

Supply: European Pravda; Mayak radio quoting Peskov on

Particulars: Peskov was commenting on the postponement of talks between overseas ministers on the conflict in Ukraine, which have been to happen in London.

"So far as we perceive, it has not but been doable to carry the positions nearer on some points, so this assembly has not taken place," Peskov mentioned.

The Kremlin spokesman added that the Russian facet continues its contacts with the People.

"We have now no contacts with the Europeans, nor with the Ukrainians. Though President Putin stays open to such contacts within the pursuits of a settlement [of war]," Peskov mentioned.

Peskov additionally answered a query about whether or not Trump's particular envoy, Steven Witkoff, would go to Russia this week.

"If this occurs, we are going to inform you. For now, I can’t say something particular on this subject. The state of affairs is sort of dynamic. Every part is altering in a short time. We are going to inform you, as they are saying, after the very fact," Peskov mentioned.

Background:

• It was anticipated that negotiations for a peaceable settlement would happen in London on 23 April on the degree of the overseas ministers of 5 states.
• Nonetheless, the UK International Workplace later introduced that the ministerial talks had been postponed and conferences would now be held on the degree of senior officers.
• Specifically, France and Germany can be represented by diplomatic advisers to the leaders of those nations.
• Earlier stories indicated that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wouldn’t attend the talks. As a substitute, US President Donald Trump’s particular envoy for Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, is predicted to take part.

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