Kremlin Expresses Cautious Optimism for Upcoming Ukraine Peace Talks

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Kremlin Expresses Cautious Optimism for Upcoming Ukraine Peace Talks

4 months ago

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Kremlin Expresses Cautious Optimism for Upcoming Ukraine Peace Talks

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The Kremlin anticipates new peace talks with Ukraine this week.
Expectations for breakthroughs remain low, with complexity highlighted.
Prisoner exchanges and humanitarian issues have marked previous discussions.

The Kremlin has indicated its hope for a new series of peace talks with Ukraine to occur this week, as Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to advance diplomatic avenues amid a protracted conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted, "We hope that the talks will take place this week. As soon as we are ready, we will make an announcement regarding the timing," emphasizing the need for realism in expectations concerning the talks, according to aa and Reuters.

Peskov further cautioned against anticipating "miraculous breakthroughs," describing the negotiation process as "so complex" that even limited agreements like prisoner exchanges should be seen as significant progress. He highlighted a recent agreement concerning the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of fallen soldiers' bodies, according to trtglobal and aa.

Reuters and trtglobal.