Kremlin Says No Progress on Key Issues but Remains Open to Ukraine Talks

A Kremlin spokesperson denied the premise of a New York Times opinion piece by a Russian journalist suggesting Putin had lost interest in negotiations.

Ukrainian servicemen leave their dugout with a Darts middle range drone before launching it towards Russian troops from their position, in Donetsk region, Ukraine, on Dec. 16, 2025. Sofiia Gatilova/Reuters

The Kremlin said on March 26 that Russia is in contact with the United ‌States about the possibility of more talks on a settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s key issues, including the territorial question, remained unresolved.