Kremlin Says Ukraine Peace Deal Still ‘Premature’ Despite Trump Optimism

The Kremlin moved to temper expectations of a breakthrough in U.S.-led peace talks, saying it is “premature” to claim a deal with Ukraine is close. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters Wednesday that negotiations remain uncertain and warned that actors in other countries, including the United States, may try to “derail” progress.

His remarks contrasted sharply with recent optimism from a senior Kremlin aide, Yuri Ushakov, who acknowledged that Russia has received the revised U.S. proposal but stressed it still requires “serious analysis” and expert review before any response.

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The comments also undercut President Donald Trump’s claim of “tremendous progress.” Trump announced he is sending Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow next week to push for final agreement. U.S. officials say Ukraine has accepted the core terms, though key details remain unresolved.

A previous draft peace plan obtained by CBS News required Ukraine to surrender the entire Donetsk region and halt its NATO ambitions — measures Kyiv has repeatedly rejected.

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