Ankara: The Kremlin spokesman stated on Thursday that Moscow does not anticipate any breakthroughs from the Russia-US talks currently being held in Istanbul.

According to Anadolu Agency, Dmitry Peskov, speaking at a press briefing in Moscow, emphasized that the US and Russia have accumulated numerous issues over time, making swift resolutions unlikely. He noted that the complexity and longstanding neglect of the problems mean that neither country should expect easy or quick solutions. However, Peskov expressed hope that if both nations maintain political will and a willingness to listen, progress could be made.

Peskov mentioned that at the expert-level meeting in Istanbul, Russian and US diplomats are addressing existing problems. He advised against premature conclusions, stating that information on the negotiations' outcomes would be provided in due course.

Addressing questions about Russia's stance on returning territories captured from Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal, Peskov asserted that the territories incorporated into the Russian Federation are an integral part of the country, as enshrined in the Constitution.

Comparing the current US president with his predecessor, Peskov remarked that Donald Trump, unlike Joe Biden, is more open to listening to others. He highlighted this as a key difference between the previous and current administrations in Washington.

Peskov also noted the potential for cooperation between Russia and the US if ties were restored, though he cautioned that it is premature to discuss such prospects. On the topic of US plans to impose tariffs on goods from other countries, Peskov reiterated Russia's opposition to trade wars, noting their detrimental effects on all economies.

He pointed out that Russia's trade turnover with the US is relatively small, meaning changes in US economic policy would not directly impact Moscow. Instead, Russia is focusing on trade with friendly countries, including BRICS members, to avoid tariff wars and establish beneficial trade modalities.