Kremlin Official: Russia Sees Ukraine War End as a Prolonged Process
Russia sees efforts to end the three-year Ukraine war as a drawn-out process, citing complex negotiations and strict ceasefire conditions, while U.S. President Trump voices frustration over the stalled peace talks.
Published on April 1, 2025
In early April 2025, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized that Russia views the efforts to end the three-year Ukraine war as a prolonged process. While discussions and ideas for a peace agreement are underway, Moscow has dismissed proposals for a full 30-day ceasefire and imposed strict conditions on any partial ceasefire, particularly in the Black Sea region. The Kremlin acknowledges that reaching an agreement is challenging amid ongoing military preparations.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed significant frustration over the slow progress in peace negotiations, especially after Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s legitimacy to negotiate. As both nations brace for a potential spring-summer military campaign—with Russia conscripting 160,000 soldiers—the international community, including EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, is calling for increased pressure on Russia through sanctions and tariffs.