Russia has no intention of making any concessions under the American peace initiatives aimed at ending its war against Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry said that after Washington updated its peace plan after consultations with Kyiv, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reports.
Recently, the US unveiled a “peace plan” for Ukraine that was created in Russia. It included demands for Ukraine to downsize its military, abandon its army, and hand over territory to Russia.
The plan was described as a path toward capitulation. In response, Europe supplemented the plan with provisions ensuring Ukraine’s sovereignty. After that, Russia declared the plan unacceptable and launched 22 missiles and 450 drones at Kyiv.
"No capitulation": The Kremlin draws a hard line
Ryabkov stressed that Moscow is not considering any options that would involve altering its approach or abandoning its declared war aims.
“There can be no talk of concessions or surrendering our positions,” he told Sky News.
The diplomat added that Russia would not accept any decisions that could be interpreted as capitulation or retreat.
Moscow praises “Trump’s efforts,” but not the plan
Despite the rejection of concessions, Ryabkov noted that the Kremlin “welcomes” the efforts of US President Donald Trump’s administration to find “reasonable solutions.”
Talks continue, while Russia also negotiates with China
Despite rejecting concessions, Ryabkov confirmed that discussion of the American plan is ongoing.
He also said that Russia is holding separate negotiations with China, coordinating their positions on ending the war.
Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that it is too early to draw conclusions about the war in Ukraine nearing its end.
The Kremlin claims the end of the war is not close
“It is not worth making premature conclusions about the conflict in Ukraine nearing completion,” Peskov said.
He added that many people in various countries, including the US, are trying to disrupt efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as per UNIAN.
