"No Major Progress in Negotiations... No Putin-Zelensky Meeting for Now" (Summary)

Peskov, Russian Kremlin Spokesperson, Reveals

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cha Min-young] Russia stated ahead of the 5th peace negotiations with Ukraine that "there have been no significant advances in the negotiations so far, and at present, there will be no meeting between President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky."

Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian Kremlin, made this statement on the 28th regarding the progress of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, according to reports from Sputnik News and others.

Regarding the 5th peace talks between the two countries to be held in Turkey, Peskov said, "So far, we have not achieved results or breakthroughs on important issues," adding, "If there is an agreement on key matters, a meeting between President Putin and President Zelensky will be possible."

The two sides are scheduled to hold the 5th peace talks in Turkey on the 29th (local time). Ahead of the talks, President Zelensky expressed a flexible stance that he might discuss territorial issues in the Donbas region, raising expectations for the success of the talks.

Regarding German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's statement that Germany might stop importing Russian oil, Peskov commented, "We will be able to replace it with the Southeast Asian market." He also explained about Russia's recent announcement to sell gas to Europe and other regions and receive payment in rubles, saying, "We are currently preparing a method to receive payments in rubles."

When asked, "What will you do if Europe refuses to pay in rubles?" he replied, "We will continue and make decisions related to that."

Additionally, Peskov claimed that a video showing Ukrainian forces torturing Russian prisoners of war has been circulating on social networking services (SNS), and the Russian government has launched an investigation into the video.

Meanwhile, on the 27th (local time), President Zelensky said in an interview with The Economist, "Victory means saving as many lives as possible," adding, "Without that, nothing else makes sense."

He further stated, "Of course, our land is important. But ultimately, it is just a territory under governance." The Economist added that Zelensky acknowledged that while he aims to protect all national interests, it may be impossible not to give up either the people or the territory.

These remarks by President Zelensky came after he expressed in a video interview conducted via Zoom with Russian independent journalists that he wants to compromise with Russia on the Donbas issue. Zelensky is reportedly ready to discuss adopting a neutral status as part of a peace agreement with Russia.

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