Kremlin: Who will sign potential agreement on behalf of Ukraine
According to the English section of webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Anadolu, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, referenced the current talks between Russia and Ukraine, stating that Moscow’s primary concern at this stage is identifying who will formally sign a potential agreement.
Peskov confirmed that Russia is preparing its list of conditions for a ceasefire, which will not be made public but will soon be delivered to the Ukrainian side.
He stated: “During Friday’s meeting in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian delegations agreed to exchange lists of ceasefire terms. Work is underway. The Russian side has prepared its list and will deliver it while receiving Ukraine’s list.”
Emphasizing that negotiations must remain behind closed doors, Peskov addressed the possibility of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy—the presidents of Russia and Ukraine respectively—which Kyiv had requested. He noted such a meeting could occur if progress is made in talks.
“We consider it possible but only as an outcome of delegation-level negotiations and after reaching a potential agreement,” he added. “Simultaneously occurring, our fundamental question remains: Who will sign these agreements on behalf of Ukraine?”
Zelenskyy’s presidential term officially ended on May 20, 2024, but Ukraine’s 2024 presidential elections were canceled due to martial law and general mobilization.
The Ukrainian parliament passed a resolution on February 25 supporting an extension of Zelenskyy’s presidential powers. An initial vote held the day before had failed.
A notable gap in communication:
peskov also mentioned no contact occurred between Russia and the U.S. after Friday’s Istanbul talks but pledged updates if plans emerge for discussions between Putin and Donald Trump (U.S. President).
He urged both sides to focus on implementing existing agreements while stressing “the critical first major step”: releasing “1,000 prisoners from each side.”
Responding sharply when asked about Zelenskyy dismissing Moscow’s delegation as “bogus & performative” , peskov ruled out changes: “[We] have no plans altering negotiation teams—talks proceed with current members.”
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