Russia perceives progress towards a possible resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, though the timeline for achieving a settlement remains uncertain, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. Ushakov’s comments followed a meeting in St. Petersburg between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, where discussions centered on the ongoing conflict and the potential for renewed peace negotiations.
During the meeting, Putin expressed Moscow’s general willingness to resume trilateral talks on Ukraine, aiming for a commencement around November 10. These proposed discussions are expected to focus on establishing a post-war security framework for both Russia and Ukraine.
Earlier this year, Russia and Ukraine participated in several rounds of US-mediated peace negotiations, with meetings taking place in Abu Dhabi and Geneva. Despite these efforts, a lasting settlement has not yet been reached, highlighting the complexity and challenges facing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Ushakov’s remarks indicate that Moscow remains open to further diplomatic discussions, though no definitive timeline for ending the conflict has been established. This openness suggests potential avenues for future negotiations, albeit without any immediate resolution in sight.