Russia has stated that it will not halt military operations even if trilateral talks involving the United States, Russia, and Ukraine resume to end the war in Ukraine.
According to a briefing on October 26, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, "The decision to resume trilateral talks does not imply any restrictions on military operations."
Peskov noted that Russian forces are continuing their special military operations and are conducting large-scale attacks targeting Ukraine's military facilities and paramilitary targets. He also claimed that Ukraine has been continuing provocative actions.
However, he responded positively to a proposed localized ceasefire in certain areas of Ukraine suggested by the United States. The White House had previously announced that a localized ceasefire would soon take place in the Oleksiky region of southern Ukraine.
Peskov described the ceasefire as a potential model for reaching agreements in other regions.
Regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's statement that territorial issues should be discussed at the summit level, Peskov took a cautious stance. He remarked, "Publicly discussing such details may harm the peace process and is not desirable."
Earlier, President Zelensky mentioned in a media interview that territorial issues should be addressed at the highest level, while other matters could be discussed at the working group level. He also indicated the possibility of a trilateral working meeting in November.
Peskov stated that "all issues can be discussed in the context of efforts for a peaceful resolution," adding that "very serious discussions are planned, and numerous details will be addressed."
While Russia keeps the door open for negotiations, it maintains its position of continuing military operations, suggesting that the scope of ceasefire and territorial issues will be key points of contention in future trilateral talks.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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