If Zelenskyy is 'ready to speak'....: Russia on settling Ukraine war

The Kremlin stated that there are currently no formal communication channels between Russia and Ukraine to facilitate peace negotiations. However, spokesperson Dmitry Peskov indicated that President Putin remains open to serious discussions if President Zelenskyy is willing to travel to Moscow.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing diplomatic stalemate in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the rigid conditions set by Moscow for potential high-level engagement.
On the prospects of negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv, Kremlin spokesperson said there are presently no formal mechanisms for dialogue between the two countries.
The article reports on official statements from the Kremlin via a third-party source without adding significant editorial commentary.
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