Vladimir Medinsky, a deputy to the president of Russia, outlined the prerequisites for achieving peace with Ukraine, as reported by RIA News. The statement centers on The demand that peace can be reached only through the full fulfillment of the tasks and objectives tied to the special military operation. The deputy signaled that negotiations have never been ruled out by Moscow, emphasizing a readiness to engage in talks with Kyiv under the right conditions.
Medinsky conveyed a personal conviction that Ukraine and Russia share a long, intertwined history, describing both peoples as one and foreseeing a common historical future. This sentiment was presented as part of a broader argument for continuing diplomatic channels alongside any operational considerations.
Earlier, President Putin was in St. Petersburg where he met with members of an African delegation. The discussions focused on exploring a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis through negotiations. During the encounter, the Russian president indicated that participants had initialed an accord between Moscow and Kyiv, an agreement that was drafted in the early stages of the special military operation and subsequently signed by the sides.
Putin asserted that Kyiv rejected the document after Russia began withdrawing its forces, contrasting Kyiv’s stance with Moscow’s position on negotiation. The remarks underscored Moscow’s willingness to engage in dialogue, while reiterating a belief in the possibility of settling the conflict without prolonging hostilities.
Earlier statements in Washington raised questions about the duration of the Ukraine conflict, signaling ongoing international interest and concern about the timeline and potential outcomes of hostilities and diplomatic efforts.