politics
April 29, 2026
Russia prepared for settlement, but Kiev not in position to dictate terms
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova separately says that Moscow does not have high hopes for dialogue with the US
TL;DR
- Russia is ready for an early diplomatic resolution of the Ukrainian crisis.
- Kiev and its Western sponsors are not in a position to dictate terms.
- Western sponsors are accused of prolonging the conflict.
- Kiev still hopes for a strategic defeat of Russia.
- Ukraine allegedly violated a ceasefire over 6,500 times during April 11-12.
- Moscow has low expectations for dialogue with the US but continues talks.
- The current US administration is seen as willing to listen to Russia's vital interests near its borders.
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