The Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday that there is no fixed timeline for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, underlining the complex nature of the ceasefire process as the war stretches into its third year.
Speaking to Russian state media, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the process would require multiple rounds of draft exchanges and revisions by both sides. “There are no deadlines, and there cannot be any,” he said. “Everyone wants a swift resolution, but the devil is in the details.”
Complex Peace Process Ahead
Peskov explained that the roadmap to peace would involve parallel proposals from Moscow and Kyiv, which would then need to be consolidated through what he called ‘complex contacts’—diplomatic negotiations likely to take months.
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His remarks came just one day after U.S. President Donald Trump held a series of high-level phone calls with key players, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and leaders from the EU, Germany, France, Italy, and Finland.
Trump announced that both sides had agreed to begin ceasefire negotiations immediately, raising hopes for a possible breakthrough. “We are hopeful this will lead to a lasting peace,” Trump said.
President Putin echoed the sentiment, reaffirming that Russia is “ready to work on a peace memorandum” with Ukraine.
Global Diplomacy at Work, but Doubts Remain
Despite the renewed push, analysts remain cautious about any quick resolution, citing deep-rooted mistrust, territorial disputes, and security concerns from both sides. No formal timeline or meeting schedule has been announced.
Diplomatic sources say the drafting process alone may take months, especially if each side insists on guarantees over borders, sovereignty, and post-war arrangements.
War Enters Third Year
The Russia–Ukraine war, which began in February 2022, has killed thousands and displaced millions. Multiple peace efforts—including those led by Turkey and the United Nations—have so far failed to produce a lasting agreement.
As international calls for a ceasefire grow louder, the road to peace remains long and uncertain, but Tuesday’s developments suggest that channels of dialogue are, at least, open again.
