Russia: "Ukrainian Territory Is Occupied Land... Cannot Be Subject to Negotiations with the United States"

There is a prospect that dialogue with the United States on resolving the Ukraine conflict will not progress easily or quickly in Russia.

According to TASS news agency, Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesperson, said at a briefing on the 27th (local time), "No one expects the related decision to be easy or quick," but added, "If there is political will from both countries and a willingness to listen to each other, we can navigate through this process."

Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin Palace Spokesperson

He also welcomed that U.S. President Donald Trump, unlike former President Joe Biden, shows a willingness to listen.

Regarding the Crimean Peninsula and the Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia such as Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson, Peskov stated, "The territories that have become part of the Russian Federation are an inseparable part of our country as stated in our constitution." He emphasized, "There is no room for dispute on this," indicating that these areas cannot be subjects of negotiation.

Concerning the "expert-level" talks between U.S. and Russian delegations held in Istanbul, Turkey on the same day, he said, "Let's not get ahead of the results," and explained, "Information about the results will be provided in some form."

TASS reported that the delegations of both countries are meeting at the U.S. Consulate residence in Istanbul to discuss the normalization of embassy operations and improvement of relations, but the composition of the delegations has not been disclosed. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said, "At the expert level of foreign policy, consultations are taking place in Istanbul between the Russian Foreign Ministry and the U.S. State Department regarding the resumption of contacts and embassy operations."

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