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On July 16, 2026, the Kremlin stated that there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine, though Russia remains open to negotiations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged Turkey's willingness to mediate but said no new talks are expected. Nearly 4.5 years into the war, front lines are largely static while both sides continue striking cities, energy infrastructure, and vessels at sea. Three rounds of peace talks occurred in Istanbul in 2025, followed by two rounds in Abu Dhabi and one in Geneva in early 2026, mediated by the US. However, negotiations broke off in February 2026 as Washington became distracted by its war with Iran.
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Nearly 4-1/2 years into the war, front lines remain largely static as both sides strike cities, energy infrastructure, and vessels at sea
Published July 16, 2026 10:15 pm IST — MOSCOW
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The Kremlin said on Thursday that there is no immediate prospect of resuming peace talks with Ukraine, though it reiterated that Russia remains open to the idea of negotiations.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia appreciates Turkey's willingness to facilitate peace efforts, but no new talks are expected for now.
"We are well aware of our Turkish friends' readiness to continue facilitating a shift toward a peaceful resolution of the situation surrounding Ukraine," Peskov told reporters.
"We are grateful to the Turkish side for this. At the moment, however, there are no immediate prospects for resuming the negotiation process; we do not see any such signs. Nevertheless, the Russian side certainly remains open to this path."
Nearly 4-1/2 years into the war, the front lines remain largely static while Russia and Ukraine continue to strike each other's cities, key energy infrastructure, and vessels at sea.
Background on Peace Talks
- Three short rounds of peace talks took place in Istanbul in 2025
- Two rounds were held in Abu Dhabi at the start of 2026
- One round took place in Geneva with mediation by the United States
- Negotiations broke off in February, as Washington became distracted by the war with Iran
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Kremlin Says No Immediate Prospect of Resuming Peace Talks with Ukraine