The spokesman for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov, conveyed that Vladimir Putin remains open to dialogue of any kind that could advance Moscow’s objectives through means other than force. In his view, Western nations have limited options and may be left with no alternative. The remarks were shared during the program Moscow. Kremlin, with an excerpt from his article about Putin circulated by the telegraph channel of journalist Pavel Zarubin. This framing highlights a readiness to explore channels of communication while emphasizing a belief that Western responses could steer events toward a nonmilitary path in the pursuit of Russia’s strategic aims.
Peskov asserted that President Putin has consistently been and would continue to be receptive to engagement that helps fulfill Russia’s duties through alternative methods, ideally when such contact could be arranged. The message stresses a preference for diplomatic channels if they are available and effective at achieving the necessary outcomes without escalation or conflict.
He also stressed that at present the combined Western bloc appears to see no viable exit from Moscow other than actions that align with their own strategic pressures, implying a fixed stance from those states. The assertion frames the current moment as one in which Moscow believes Western options are constrained and potentially biased toward confrontation, rather than negotiation, with an emphasis on pursuing results through nonmilitary leverage and diplomatic maneuvering.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, former Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by telephone with Putin and expressed his willingness to persist in efforts aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine, signaling a continued interest from Brazil in facilitating dialogue and stability in the region. This exchange is presented as part of the broader international conversation about ending hostilities and exploring diplomatic pathways that could lead to a lasting settlement, rather than quick or unilateral moves. The gesture underlines how international actors are positioning themselves to support negotiations and humanitarian relief alongside security considerations, while acknowledging the difficulties involved in reconciling competing interests and security concerns on the ground. [citation: Kremlin press service; official Kremlin transcript; Brazilian presidency communications]