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Peskov Calls Cease-Fire Talk Premature Ahead of Trump-Zelensky Meeting

7/27/2026

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Dmitry Peskov said on July 26 it is premature to comment on cease-fire reports.
He said it lacks details on peace proposals before the July 27 meeting of President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and will act only if a proposal matches Russia’s interests.
Zelenskiy said he discussed the cease-fire idea with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and will meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

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Dmitry Peskov said on July 26 it is premature to comment on cease-fire reports.
He said it lacks details on peace proposals before the July 27 meeting of President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and will act only if a proposal matches Russia’s interests.
Zelenskiy said he discussed the cease-fire idea with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and will meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday.