Peskov stated Thursday that Kremlin authorities have already started forming a delegation to negotiate with Washington on a number of essential issues, including the war in Ukraine.The previous United States administration took the view that everything must be done to extend the war.
The existing administration, as we comprehend it, believes whatever needs to be done to stop the war and accomplish peace, Peskov said.We discover this position far more appealing and are open to dialogue, he added.Trump informed White House reporters on Wednesday that he anticipates to consult with Putin in Saudia Arabia soon, something the Kremlin neither verified nor denied.The procedure will move rapidly.
They will need to wait on initial proposals before settling the area and timing, Peskov said.The Kremlin spokesperson added that Russia wants European security to be an essential part of any United States -Russia negotiations, in an obvious recommendation to Putins long-standing opposition to NATO expansion.Before launching its full-blown intrusion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow demanded NATO roll back its presence to 1997 levels, which would exclude Poland and the Baltic states from the alliance.Putin has repeatedly mentioned NATO expansion as validation for the invasion.
All issues associated with security on the European continent, specifically in those elements that concern our nation ...
must be talked about adequately, and we anticipate that to be the case, Peskov said.AFP contributed reporting.