Russia Open To Peace, But Only If Its Goals Are Met

Russia is open to peace in Ukraine, but insists achieving its goals remains the priority. On Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated Russia’s demands. The Kremlin has insisted that any peace deal should see Ukraine withdraw from the four regions that Russia illegally annexed in September 2022 but never fully captured. It also wants Ukraine to renounce its bid to join NATO and accept strict limits on its armed forces, demands Kyiv and its Western allies have rejected. Kyiv and its allies have rejected these terms. Meanwhile, Russia continues escalating drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, with analysts predicting further intensification. U.S. President Donald Trump had threatened Russia with severe tariffs unless a peace deal is reached within 50 days. He also announced increased U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot air defense systems, to bolster its defenses.