NextFin news, On this Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced that Russia desires to conduct secret talks with the United States about security guarantees for Ukraine. He emphasized that such negotiations should be held behind closed doors to avoid undermining the effectiveness of the peace efforts.
Peskov described the issue of security guarantees as a key element in resolving the ongoing war in Ukraine but noted that public discourse on the topic is considered detrimental to achieving results. He stated, "Undoubtedly, this is one of the key issues in the context of efforts to find a settlement. It inevitably appears on the agenda of ongoing discussions. But we would not like to discuss this matter in public. We consider it unhelpful for the overall effectiveness."
The Kremlin spokesman also praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his mediation efforts and mentioned that the heads of the Russian and Ukrainian negotiating teams remain in contact, although no new dates have been set for the next round of talks.
This announcement follows a meeting on August 15 in Alaska between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, where Trump claimed to have reached an agreement with Putin on a territorial exchange, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has yet to accept.
According to reports, Trump informed Ukrainian and European leaders that Putin prefers to discuss terms for ending the war immediately rather than a temporary ceasefire, a proposal Zelenskyy has rejected. Putin reportedly demands the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from all of Donetsk and Luhansk regions but is willing to freeze front lines in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
On August 26, President Trump warned that the United States would initiate an economic war against Russia if Moscow avoids negotiations to end the conflict. He also confirmed that the U.S. continues to supply weapons to NATO allies providing military assistance to Ukraine.
These developments highlight ongoing diplomatic efforts and tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine, with Russia seeking confidential dialogue with the U.S. to discuss security guarantees as part of a broader attempt to resolve the war.
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