Moscow: Russia has expressed its readiness to swiftly reach a settlement in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of achieving its stated objectives, according to the Kremlin.

According to Anadolu Agency, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated in an interview with Russian journalist Pavel Zarubin, shared on Telegram, that Russia is prepared to move quickly on the settlement issue in Ukraine. He noted that the primary concern for Russia is attaining its clear and unchanging goals, while acknowledging that the peace process is not solely dependent on Moscow.

Russia initiated its "special military operation" in Ukraine in February 2022 with the intent to "denazify" and "demilitarize" the nation. Moscow's memorandum for conflict resolution includes demands such as prohibiting Kyiv from joining military alliances and requiring the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops from the regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, which Russia annexed after a referendum in September 2022. Ukraine has labeled these conditions as an "ultimatum" and insists on a ceasefire as a prerequisite for meaningful discussions.

Peskov also discussed the possibility of a future meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, describing it as "necessary" and indicating that significant agreements may need to be formalized before such talks. He noted that while the timing for this meeting has not yet arrived, efforts are ongoing to prepare for it.

In his second term, President Trump has aimed to end the conflict, threatening 100% secondary tariffs on Moscow if a deal is not reached within 50 days. Meanwhile, direct talks between Russia and Ukraine occurred in Istanbul in May and June, marking the first such discussions in three years. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on Saturday that Kyiv has proposed a new round of talks for the following week.

Peskov commented on Trump's assertive rhetoric, noting that it is expected from the US president. However, he emphasized that both Trump and Putin have shown intentions to facilitate a peaceful settlement. He described the resolution process as lengthy and challenging, suggesting that Washington is increasingly recognizing the complexity of the situation.