Russia to miss Wednesday’s Ukraine negotiations in Turkey
"No, Russian representatives will not be in Türkiye tomorrow. So far, these contacts have been carried out without Russian participation. We will be waiting for information about what will be discussed in Istanbul," Peskov said at a press briefing in Moscow.
He added that Ukraine has not yet responded to Russia's peace initiatives or indicated readiness to resume talks with Moscow.
Earlier on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Telegram that he would visit Türkiye to “intensify negotiations,” presenting “worked-out solutions” and focusing on prisoner exchanges. He did not specify his negotiation partners or the content of his proposals, though media reports suggest US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff may join.
"Apparently, Zelenskyy was referring to the contacts that will take place tomorrow in Istanbul. These are Zelensky's contacts with our Turkish friends, who will probably be joined by Mr. Witkoff," Peskov said.
He reaffirmed Russia's willingness to negotiate, noting Moscow’s position is "well known" to all parties involved.
"Russia continues to remain open to the negotiation process. Our position is well known; it is well known both in Istanbul and well known in Kyiv," Peskov said.
The spokesman added that contacts with Witkoff or Turkish representatives are not currently on President Vladimir Putin’s agenda, though Putin remains open to hearing the outcomes of Zelenskyy’s talks.
Peskov said Kyiv’s readiness to pursue a resolution can only be judged once Zelenskyy presents specific proposals.
"So far, we can't see anything in this step because we don't know what it's about. When we find out, we'll be able to tell whether we're seeing something or not," he noted.
Regarding potential French Rafale fighter jet deliveries to Ukraine, Peskov said they would not alter the military situation.
"No matter what aircraft are sold to the Kyiv regime, it will not be able to change the situation on the fronts," he stated.
He also criticized France’s military support, saying, "France continues to arm the Kyiv regime.
France is doing it now, and it plans to do it tomorrow. Unfortunately, Paris does not contribute to the cause of peace in any way. Paris is still engaged in inciting military and pro-military sentiments."
On Monday, Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a memorandum of understanding for the delivery of 100 Rafale jets to Kyiv.
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