Dmitry Peskov's statement on the ceasefire
Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, stated that a ceasefire in the war against Ukraine is only possible if Ukrainian troops are withdrawn from the Donbas. According to Peskov, to stop the fighting, Kyiv must decide to pull its forces back from the administrative borders.
Meeting between the presidents of the USA and Ukraine
This statement came against the backdrop of a recent meeting between the Presidents of the USA and Ukraine, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, which took place on December 28 at the Mar-a-Lago residence. According to information, the meeting lasted about three hours. Trump, before talking to Zelensky, spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Peskov also noted that the issue of a Christmas ceasefire in Ukraine was not discussed between Putin and Trump. The Kremlin will assess the results of the negotiations between the presidents only after receiving information from the American side. Donald Trump, for his part, plans to call Putin again after talks with the Ukrainian leader.
Peskov's statement underscores the Kremlin's position on the conflict in Ukraine, indicating the conditions that Russia considers necessary for achieving peace. — Dmitry Peskov
Such statements may affect further diplomatic efforts and negotiations between the USA and Russia, as well as Ukraine's strategy in the context of international support. In the context of ongoing tensions, it is important to monitor the subsequent steps of the leaders of the countries for a possible resolution of the conflict.