Moscow cannot state serious breakthroughs in the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Long-term work is expected. At the same time, the Kremlin considers a positive factor that Kyiv has begun to concretely formulate its proposals on paper in the negotiations.
This was stated at a briefing on March 30 by spokesman for Russian President Dmitry Peskov.
He noted that the head of the Russian delegation at the talks, Vladimir Medinsky, would provide additional explanations about the negotiation process, according to Russian media.
Regarding calls to "go to the end", the Kremlin spokesman said that "there should not be a room for emotions."
"We do not have and should not have any Stalingrads in the calendar. Professionals are handling negotiations, we must trust them. The position of the Russian side is well known, it is logical, has a solid foundation, and this position has not changed," - he said.
"Russia will consider Ukraine's proposals, Putin will be informed about them," - stated by Medinsky.
As for the position on Crimea, Peskov said that "Crimea is a part of Russia and, according to our constitution, we can not discuss with anyone the fate of territories of the Russian Federation, the fate of Russian regions. It is excluded, it is written in our constitution."
Peskov refused to comment on proposed countries as security guarantees by Ukraine and advised to address it with the head of the Russian negotiating delegation, Vladimir Medinsky.
As reported, at the talks in Istanbul, Ukraine proposed a new international agreement on security guarantees. The document stipulates that in case of any aggression against Ukraine, consultations must take place within three days, after which the guarantor countries must provide us with military assistance, armed forces, weapons, and close the airspace.
Among the guarantors, Ukraine sees the countries of the UN Security Council. These are Britain, China, Russia, USA, France, Turkey, Germany, Canada, Italy, Poland, Israel. If other countries wish to join, they can become guarantors.
The agreement must be signed and ratified by all guarantor countries, and it will not object to and help Ukraine joining the EU.
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Secretary of State Anthony Blinken reaffirmed the US readiness to participate in the implementation of security guarantees for Ukraine. He added that he does not see positive changes in Russia's talks with Ukraine, but considers it a good signal if Kyiv sees them.
Despite public statements by Russians about a reduction in offensive action and activity in the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions, the shelling intensified. In particular, the enemy launched air strikes on Nizhyn; one person died. Also, for the first time since the beginning of the invasion, the Russian army launched a missile strike on Khmelnytskyi.