Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has commented on the progress of peace agreements, stating that no new direct talks between Russia and Ukraine are currently scheduled.Despite this, there was a recent agreement to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war. Peskov noted that this prisoner swap is a "laborious process" but is proceeding quickly, with all parties interested in a swift completion. Moscow has provided Kyiv with a list of prisoners it wishes to be released and is awaiting a counter-list. Peskov also mentioned that Russia is working on a "memorandum" outlining the framework for a possible future peace treaty, with work on this document being in its "final stages." He has cautioned against rushing into negotiations, emphasizing that any meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin would need to be the result of concrete agreements between their delegations. He added that the issue is complex and it is "pointless to set strict timeframes and seek a viable solution in a short period of time." Sources: No new direct Russia-Ukraine peace talks are scheduled, Kremlin says - AP News (
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-- Russian-Ukrainian Truce Deal Nearing Completion MOSCOW - Draft proposals for a temporary ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are close to being finalized, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. He informed reporters today that Russia's document would be presented "soon," while Washington has already received Ukraine's version. "We haven't reached the stage of a truce or temporary ceasefire yet. First, the text of the agreement needs to be agreed upon, and a list of conditions for a temporary ceasefire needs to be drawn up," Peskov stated. He added, "Our negotiating teams are currently working on this, while the special military operation continues." Peskov's comments come amid ongoing mutual attacks. He emphasized that Ukraine is "shelling our residential buildings," while Russia is "targeting ammunition and places where means of destruction are accumulated." Western Influence on Negotiations Alleged Peskov accused the West of attempting to dictate negotiation venues to Kyiv. Moscow has also blamed Kyiv for trying to derail the negotiation process through increased drone attacks on Russian territory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described strike drones as a key part of Ukraine's response to Russian aggression. President Vladimir Putin has made it clear, Peskov said, that anyone "trying to cause unrest here in Russia" with drone attacks will be "dealt with." Earlier, Peskov indicated that Russia's version of a peace protocol was in the final stages of preparation and would be released "soon." Kyiv has already provided its list of conditions to Washington, and the United States is awaiting Russia's version, according to U.S. Presidential Envoy Keith Kellogg. Sources:
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