Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that relations between Russia and the United States are developing in a new climate, characterized by an “atmosphere of trust” that is being consolidated through diplomatic communication.
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His assessment came after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meeting of over three hours with Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in Moscow. The meeting took place as part of US efforts to restart negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
According to Peskov, the fact that the talks took place shows that a communication channel based on a level of trust is functioning between the two sides. “The very fact that the meeting is taking place means there is an atmosphere of trust, at least through this communication channel, and that it is strengthening,” he said.
The Russian spokesman also stressed that the meeting should not be seen as a protocol contact between officials. He explained that President Putin’s use of more than usual welcome and appreciation messages is linked to the intention of conveying certain messages to the American side.
During the meeting, which lasted more than three hours, several ideas for a possible resolution of the conflict in Ukraine were examined. This was announced by Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov. However, the talks did not produce a concrete agreement or any major progress toward a ceasefire.
Putin expressed his appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to end the war. Meanwhile, the American delegation is expected to continue its diplomatic mission in Kyiv, where it will hold a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Moscow and Kyiv have meanwhile agreed to a limited halt of attacks on the capitals during the American delegation’s movements. Despite this, in other areas of Ukraine and Russia, fighting and air strikes have continued, which shows that the distance between the sides remains considerable.
So far, signals from the Kremlin speak of intensified communication between Moscow and Washington, but there are still no clear indicators that the new atmosphere of trust has turned into a concrete agreement to end the war.
