Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that the Ukraine war is “too complex” and, as a result, cannot be resolved “quickly.” The Kremlin spokesman said Moscow appreciated the United States’ efforts to broker a deal and expressed hope they will be successful. However, he pointed out that the final deal must be reached with Ukraine, not the US. “A peace agreement must be concluded with Ukraine, not with America. America is trying to act as a mediator, and we are grateful to the United States for these truly incredible efforts,” Peskov noted.
Lavrov: Russia doesn’t see possibility for ‘honest’ truce
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow doesn’t see a possibility for honest supervision or compliance regarding a potential truce with Ukraine. “The ability of the Ukrainian regime to organize provocations is well known. Undoubtedly, these provocations would continue regardless of how this truce is organized. We do not see the possibility of honest monitoring for honest compliance with this truce,” Lavrov commented while speaking at a press conference of the Council of BRICS Foreign Ministers. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously announced a three day truce following the Victory Day celebrations, during which all hostilities will stop.