Kremlin spokesman Peskov said Russia remains open to peace talks and expects the
United States to play a mediating role; Moscow has welcomed visits by U.S.
presidential envoys Witkov and Jared Kushner and, despite their prolonged
absence, continues U.S. contact via existing channels. He said Ukrainian forces,
citing front-line deterioration, have stepped up attacks on Russian
infrastructure; Russian forces are creating a border security buffer with
visible effects and are advancing steadily in the special military operation
area. Peskov added that the EU’s shift into a military-political bloc has
worsened the Ukraine situation and Russia hopes the EU will not undermine
prospects for negotiations.
