Russia will not disclose details of its recent talks with the U.S. on Ukraine, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov asserting that the content is confidential. Doubts about the talks’ outcomes have emerged, contrasting with positive reports from the U.S. side and productive discussions held with Ukraine.
Recently, Russia announced that it would not disclose details regarding the 12 hours of talks with the United States about Ukraine, which concluded on Monday. Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesman, indicated that these discussions were technical in nature, emphasizing that the specifics would remain confidential, as reported by TASS.
Peskov’s comments raised concerns regarding the outcomes of the talks, which were conducted in Saudi Arabia. He mentioned that current reports from the delegations are under analysis and an understanding of any agreements would only become clear in due course. Furthermore, he refrained from naming any other nations that might participate in future discussions.
In contrast, sources indicate that the U.S. technical team’s reports to the Trump Administration were optimistic. The U.S.-Russia discussions followed separate talks with Ukraine on Sunday, which Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov deemed productive. He highlighted the significance of addressing key issues, including energy, in their discussions.
Umerov stated, “President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s goal is to secure a just and lasting peace for our country and our people — and, by extension, for all of Europe. We are working to make that goal a reality.” Last week, an agreement was reached between Putin and the U.S. to suspend attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days, contingent upon a reciprocal halt from Ukraine. However, shortly after the call between Putin and Trump, allegations of attacks on energy infrastructure surfaced from both sides.
In summary, Russia has decided to keep the discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine confidential, citing the technical nature of the talks. While skepticism about the progress made exists, U.S. sources reported an optimistic outlook from their technical team. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials portrayed their separate talks with the U.S. as productive, focusing on energy issues and the broader goal of securing peace in Europe.
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