The Kremlin admitted on Friday that Russia -Ukraine talks on peace are more “pause” than in an active process. According to CNN, this is a clear confirmation of what Kiev has warned for months, That is, the negotiations do not go ahead, despite the pressure of the US president Donald Trump.

“Communication channels exist and our negotiators can use them. However, at the moment, it is more appropriate to say that talks are on pause rather than active interaction“, His spokesman said Kremlin, Dmitry Peskov. “We should not wear pink glasses nor expect lightning results“

THE Peskov reminded that Trump He had admitted that at first he believed that the crisis would quickly be solved, but later realized that more time would take it. He stressed, however, that Russia “remains committed to the peaceful dialogue“

Kievhowever, has repeatedly accusing Moscow of not honestly seeking peace and that Vladimir Putin uses conversations to save time in favor of his economy and war machine. President Volodimir Zelenski thanked the United Kingdom on Friday for the new sanctions package aimed at the “shadow fleet” of Russia’s tankers and the military refueling chains, and Japan also announced new sanctions on Russian companies.

“Only so we will stop Russia and end this war“, Zelenski.

At the same time, the attempt by the Trump government to mediate for agreement has not produced substantial results. On the contrary, Russia has intensified its attacks, even on civilians, while Putin met with Trump at Alaska And he had contacts with other US officials.

The tension culminated this week when NATO fighters took off to break Russian drones that violated Poland’s airspace, while Russia launched the biggest air attack since the start of the war last weekend.

The head of the Ukrainian Presidency Office, Andriy Germak, reiterated: “Putin only understands the power and has no intention of stopping war … pressure on Russia must continue“

“My patience is running out,” Trump says

Trump said on Friday that his patience with Putin is “running fast”, leaving open the possibility of a new package of sanctions, without announcing a timetable. Government officials have acknowledged that the president is increasingly frustrated by the lack of progress, and the pressure from the Senate is increasing for a tougher stance.

“I think Russia is playing us like piano“, Commented on Republican Senator Tom Tilisadding that Putin has obtained what he wanted: ‘Access to the President, Red Carpet Reception, and a few weeks after Si Jing and Kim Jong Un“

Researcher Emily Ferris, from the British Think Tank Rusi, noted that the wording of “cessation” is new, but is part of Moscow’s well -known tactic presenting Kiev as the intransigent side. As he said, ‘There is no real reason for Russia to come to the negotiating table“

Moscow accuses Europe

The Kremlin has again rejected Europe’s responsibility for obstacles in the peace process, rejecting proposals for European peacekeeping power in Ukraine. Russian officials have made it clear that they will not accept NATO member troops on Ukrainian territory.

Peskov also defended the joint military gymnasiums “Zapad-2025” with Belarus, saying that the West’s concerns are due to its “obvious hostile attitude” towards Russia and “excessive reactions”.