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Kremlin Cools Hopes for Quick U.S.-Russia Peace Talks

4/13/2025

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Kremlin Damps Peace Hopes

The Kremlin tempered hopes for swift U.S.-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, following Donald Trump's call for urgency. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged ongoing discussions but highlighted the deep rifts caused by Joe Biden's administration, asserting that mending relations will demand patience and considerable diplomatic work.

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Witkoff Pushes Peace

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Vladimir Putin on April 11 underscores President Trump's urgent call for a swift end to the Ukraine conflict. As President Zelensky accuses Russia of dragging out the war with Chinese involvement, recent prisoner exchanges hint at a fragile warming in U.S.-Russia ties.

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Kremlin Damps Peace Hopes

The Kremlin tempered hopes for swift U.S.-Russia peace talks on Ukraine, following Donald Trump's call for urgency. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged ongoing discussions but highlighted the deep rifts caused by Joe Biden's administration, asserting that mending relations will demand patience and considerable diplomatic work.

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