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Kremlin says continuing talks with Ukraine is in Russia's own interests
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 2, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 2, 2026
Quick Summary
The Kremlin reaffirmed on March 2, 2026, that continuing peace talks with Ukraine serves Russia’s own interests, insisting Moscow still prefers a diplomatic settlement despite deadlock over eastern Donbas demands. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stressed Russia values U.S. mediation but will remain
Kremlin Insists Continuing Ukraine Peace Talks Aligns With Russia's Interests
Russia's Stance on Ukraine Peace Negotiations
MOSCOW, March 2 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Monday that it was in Russia's own interests to continue peace talks with Ukraine and that Moscow's preference was still to reach a diplomatic settlement to end the fighting.
Deadlock Over Donbas Region
Peace talks have appeared deadlocked in recent weeks over Russia's insistence that Ukraine hand over the remaining part of its eastern Donbas region which Moscow does not control, an idea Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has repeatedly rejected.
International Perspectives and Mediation
Bloomberg News reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter, that Russian officials increasingly saw little reason to continue the U.S.-led talks unless Kyiv signalled it was prepared to give up territory.
Kremlin's Commitment to Diplomacy
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday that Russia remained committed to the talks however and that its approach was unchanged.
"We have our own interests that we must protect, and it is in our interests to continue these negotiations. We certainly remain open to these negotiations," said Peskov, saying "a political and diplomatic resolution" was Moscow's preferred way of ending the fighting.
Impact of U.S. Actions and Russia's Trust in Itself
Asked whether U.S. strikes on Iran would affect the peace process for Ukraine, Peskov said that Russia continued to value U.S. mediation efforts, but said Moscow only trusted itself "first and foremost" and would be guided by its own interests.
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov; Writing by Felix Light/Lucy PapachristouEditing by Andrew Osborn)
Key Takeaways
- •Moscow says ongoing negotiations are in its national interest and seeks a political-diplomatic resolution of the war (yahoo.com)
- •Deadlock persists: Russia demands control over remaining parts of Donbas—a red line for Kyiv (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Recent trilateral U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi and Geneva yielded limited progress: prisoner exchanges occurred, but territorial issues remain unresolved (en.wikipedia.org)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kremlin says continuing talks with Ukraine is in Russia's own interests
1Why does Russia want to continue peace talks with Ukraine?
The Kremlin says it is in Russia's own interests to continue the negotiations with Ukraine to seek a diplomatic settlement.
2What is causing the deadlock in Russia-Ukraine peace talks?
Talks are deadlocked over Russia's demand for Ukraine to hand over the remaining Donbas region, which Ukraine rejects.
3Is Moscow still committed to a diplomatic solution?
Yes, the Kremlin states that a political and diplomatic resolution is Moscow's preferred approach to ending the conflict.
4How does Russia view U.S. involvement in the Ukraine peace process?
Russia values U.S. mediation but emphasizes it will be guided primarily by its own interests.
5What could influence Russia’s stance in the negotiations?
Official statements suggest that unless Ukraine signals willingness to give up territory, Russia sees little reason to alter their stance.
