Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has tried to show that Russia is excited by peace negotiations following accusations by Keith Kellogg, US President Donald Trump's Particular Envoy for Ukraine, that Moscow is intentionally stalling the method.
Supply: Peskov at a briefing on Tuesday 1 July, as quoted by RBC (RosBusinessConsulting) and reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Kellogg had rejected Peskov’s earlier declare that additional peace talks depend upon Ukraine and the USA. Kellogg had described Peskov’s phrases as "Orwellian" and urged Russia to cease "stalling for time whereas it bombs civilian targets in Ukraine".
Peskov mentioned nobody is stalling the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Quote from Peskov: "After all, we’re primarily excited by attaining the objectives and aims that we’re pursuing by the particular army operation [this is how Russians refer to their unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine – ed.] by political and diplomatic means, so we aren’t excited by delaying something."
Particulars: Peskov additionally mentioned that the agreements reached on the second assembly in Istanbul are nonetheless being carried out and added, "From there, the subsequent step is solely to satisfy once more".
"When all prior humanitarian agreements are fulfilled, the events will meet and proceed the dialogue," he said.
Background:
- The newest, second spherical of talks in Istanbul passed off on 2 June. Throughout that assembly, Russia handed Ukraine a memorandum containing a set of unacceptable ultimatums.
- Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin later mentioned that Moscow is prepared for one more assembly with the Ukrainian delegation.
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