Moscow: Russia said Tuesday that despite differences with Washington, there is still a 'political will' to advance agreements reached in ongoing peace talks, warning that threats of new US sanctions and media narratives could endanger the process in Ukraine.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that while full consensus between Moscow and Washington is unlikely, both sides remain committed to implementing existing agreements. He highlighted the importance of continuing the work and expressed appreciation for the mutual readiness to engage in dialogue.

US President Donald Trump is reportedly taking a 'balanced' stance in efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Peskov acknowledged the complexity of the conflict's root causes, indicating that long-term engagement is necessary to address them comprehensively.

The Kremlin official criticized the introduction of discussions about potential sanctions at this stage of negotiations, labeling it as 'hardly appropriate.' He also accused certain media outlets of intentionally escalating tensions, suggesting they are part of a campaign aimed at encouraging the US to impose new sanctions.

Peskov noted, "A large number of media outlets are participating in a campaign aimed at disrupting the peace process and egging the US on to new sanctions," and described this trend as 'visible to the naked eye.'

Recent developments included a phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they agreed on direct negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv to resolve the Ukraine war. This call followed direct talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul, where both parties agreed to exchange 1,000 prisoners of war each but failed to reach a ceasefire agreement.

Following a Russian air attack in Ukraine on Sunday, Trump remarked that Putin had "gone absolutely CRAZY" and expressed his disapproval of the situation. The Kremlin responded to Trump's comments by describing them as an "emotional overload."