Geopolitics

Russia Signals Willingness for Peace but Holds Firm on Strategic Demands Amid U.S. Pressure

By Economics Desk | July 20, 2025

As Moscow claims openness to peace with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman clarifies Russia’s resolve to secure territorial and military aims despite U.S. threats of tougher sanctions and renewed weapons support.

In a recent statement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed Russia’s openness to peace talks with Ukraine while underscoring that achieving Moscow’s strategic objectives remains paramount. This stance comes in the wake of former President Donald Trump’s ultimatum that Russia must agree to a ceasefire within 50 days or face escalated sanctions targeting not only Moscow but its international trading partners. Is Russia Really Hesitant on Peace, or Are Western Narratives Missing the Point? Peskov and other Russian officials have repeatedly dismissed claims from Kyiv and Western governments accusing them of deliberately stalling negotiations. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified long-range attacks on...

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