Kremlin Signals Long Path to Ukraine Peace Deal, Citing Complex Details
Peskov warns negotiations require extended timeframe and resolution of numerous intricate issues as diplomatic efforts continue.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Saturday that reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine is a "very long path with complex details," according to TASS reporting on his comments.
Peskov's remarks came while responding to statements by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicating American readiness to engage in peace discussions. The Kremlin official did not specify which details remain unresolved or provide a timeline for potential negotiations.
The statement represents a cautionary message to Western governments expecting near-term diplomatic breakthroughs. Moscow's emphasis on complexity and duration suggests the Kremlin views fundamental disagreements on territorial, security, and political arrangements as substantial obstacles.
EU policymakers have previously outlined preconditions for peace talks, including Russian withdrawal from occupied territories. Peskov's comments suggest significant distance remains between Moscow's negotiating position and Western expectations for conflict resolution.