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Posted on July 20, 2025
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Putin is open to peace talks in Ukraine but prioritizes Kremlin's goals. Trump pledges military aid to Ukraine and sets a ceasefire deadline for Russia.
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to move toward a peace settlement for Ukraine but Moscow's main objective is to achieve its goals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state television in a clip published on Sunday.
Peskov said that the world was now accustomed to U.S. President Donald Trump's sometimes "harsh" rhetoric but pointed out that Trump had also underscored in comments on Russia that he would continue to search for a peace deal.
"President Putin has repeatedly spoken of his desire to bring the Ukrainian settlement to a peaceful conclusion as soon as possible. This is a long process, it requires effort, and it is not easy," Peskov said told state television reporter Pavel Zarubin.
"The main thing for us is to achieve our goals. Our goals are clear," Peskov said.
On Monday, Trump announced a tougher stance on Russia, pledging a new wave of military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missile defence systems. He also gave Russia a 50-day deadline to agree to a ceasefire or face additional sanctions.
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge Writing by Maxim Rodionov)
Putin is ready to move toward a peace settlement for Ukraine, but Moscow's main objective is to achieve its goals.
Peskov mentioned that achieving a peaceful conclusion to the Ukrainian settlement is a long process that requires effort and is not easy.
Peskov noted that the world has become accustomed to Trump's sometimes harsh rhetoric, but he also emphasized Trump's commitment to continue discussing Russia.
Trump announced a new wave of military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missile defense systems, and set a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire.
The Kremlin's main goal is to achieve its objectives in Ukraine, which Peskov described as clear and essential to their strategy.
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