Kremlin says it may resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States
The Kremlin indicated it does not rule out restarting three-way peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, though no venue or dates have been set.
During a press briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has not dismissed the idea of re-engaging in trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States, despite the lack of concrete plans for location or timing. The comment came after U.S. representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Moscow and Kyiv in an effort to revive stalled negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Peskov refused to elaborate on the specifics of the American peace proposals or the most difficult issues remaining unresolved.
He also said Moscow has not yet received any information about contacts between the U.S. envoys and Ukrainian officials in Kyiv. Additionally, Peskov suggested that a direct phone conversation between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump could be considered as part of the peace-building effort, praising the American negotiators’ attempts.
Why it matters
Renewed talks could influence the trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and international diplomatic efforts.
How the sides frame it
LOW AGREEMENTLeft-leaning coverage focuses on the UK Prime Minister and President Trump agreeing on a ceasefire and broader diplomatic issues, while centrist and right-leaning coverage center on the Kremlin’s statement that Russia may resume trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States, emphasizing the tentative nature of any schedule.
LEFT
Highlights Burnham and Trump’s agreement to keep working toward a ceasefire and stresses the UK’s support for Ukraine and related diplomatic talks.
CENTER
Reports that the Kremlin says Russia is open to re-engaging in trilateral peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, but notes it is too early to set a date or location.
RIGHT
Echoes the Kremlin’s openness to trilateral talks, noting the lack of concrete plans and that Moscow has not received details on the U.S. proposals.
The left emphasises
- need to continue working towards a ceasefire
- the UK’s support for Ukraine
- discussion of Middle East issues such as the two-state solution
The right emphasises
- Russia has not dismissed trilateral talks
- no concrete scheduling or location yet
- Peskov refused to elaborate on U.S. peace proposals
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