The key facts
- Peskov: an important step forward in the settlement is 'theoretically possible'
- Witkoff brought Putin proposals from Oslo and stated there are prerequisites for a ceasefire
- Stubb reported agreement on some 'elements of peace' at the talks in Norway
Kremlin's assessment
Press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov, in a comment to the Information Service 'Vesti,' said that an important step forward in settling the Ukrainian conflict is theoretically possible. 'That an important step forward can be made — yes, this is theoretically possible,' the Kremlin spokesman noted. His words came against the backdrop of talks between Vladimir Putin and the US president's special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Moscow's position
Earlier, Peskov had already said that Moscow continues to advocate for a full-fledged peaceful settlement rather than a temporary cessation of hostilities. According to him, Russia's position on this issue remains unchanged.
Witkoff's proposals
According to Life.ru, Witkoff brought to St. Petersburg documents with proposals for settling the Ukrainian conflict; the content of the initiatives is not being disclosed in detail. The American special envoy told Putin that there are prerequisites for a ceasefire in Ukraine and described the talks held in Oslo as productive.
Talks in Oslo
The day before, President of Finland Alexander Stubb announced that some 'elements of peace' had been agreed upon at the talks in Norway. According to him, representatives of the United States, Ukraine and European countries discussed security issues, the economy and possible mechanisms for ending hostilities. Witkoff was to present the prepared proposals to the Russian side in St. Petersburg.
