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Russia Declares Ceasefire Talks Premature After Putin Rejects Offer

7/26/2026

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Russia's foreign ministry said it is premature to comment on U.S.–Ukraine talks to halt aerial attacks.
A Ukrainian source told Reuters that Ukraine and U.S. officials discussed a ceasefire proposal for Russia, offering ceasefires to President Vladimir Putin that were rejected.
Peskov said Russia will consider proposals only if they match Moscow’s interests and that dialogue continues with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.

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Russia's foreign ministry said it is premature to comment on U.S.–Ukraine talks to halt aerial attacks.
A Ukrainian source told Reuters that Ukraine and U.S. officials discussed a ceasefire proposal for Russia, offering ceasefires to President Vladimir Putin that were rejected.
Peskov said Russia will consider proposals only if they match Moscow’s interests and that dialogue continues with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.