Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov revealed that while incremental steps have been taken toward resolving the Ukraine conflict, no definitive timeline for a peace agreement has been established. Speaking during an interview at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Peskov emphasized Moscow’s reluctance to speculate on when negotiations might conclude. He cited Russian President Vladimir Putin’s earlier remarks about “a glimmer of hope” in ending the war, though Putin himself avoided setting concrete deadlines.

Putin’s comments, made during a recent visit to Beijing, highlighted what he described as U.S. President Donald Trump’s “genuine commitment” to finding a resolution. However, the Russian leader underscored that any peace talks would require Ukraine to accept Moscow’s conditions. Putin reiterated his openness to meeting Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy but warned against holding summits “for show,” stating that meaningful dialogue could only occur if Zelenskiy agreed to negotiate in Moscow.

Zelenskiy, whose term officially ended last May, has refused to schedule elections amid ongoing martial law, a move Moscow has repeatedly criticized as illegitimate. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sibiga dismissed Putin’s proposals as “unacceptable,” claiming Zelenskiy is willing to engage but only on terms that do not align with Russian demands.

Moscow also reiterated its stance that Western nations must play a role in stabilizing the region, pointing to NATO’s commitments as a barrier to lasting peace. The Kremlin has insisted that any agreement would require Ukraine to recognize new territorial boundaries and abandon aspirations to join NATO—a demand Zelenskiy’s government has consistently rejected.

The conflict remains deadlocked, with neither side showing willingness to compromise on core issues.