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Kremlin Urges Continued US Talks on Ukraine, Backs Trump's Zelensky Critique

The Kremlin has emphasized the necessity of continuing dialogue with the United States regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov agreed with former US President Donald Trump's assessment that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is hindering the peace process. Separately, Russia is awaiting a US response to its proposal to extend the New START nuclear arms reduction treaty for another year. This treaty remains the sole active nuclear arms control agreement between the two nations.

Key Points: Russia Seeks US Dialogue on Ukraine, New START Extension

  • Kremlin stresses need for US dialogue on Ukraine
  • Backs Trump's view that Zelensky holds back peace
  • Awaits US response on New START extension
  • Treaty is last major nuclear pact between powers
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Kremlin says necessary to continue talks with US on Ukraine

Kremlin says talks with US on Ukraine are vital, agrees with Trump that Zelensky hinders peace. Awaits response on extending New START nuclear treaty.

"Zelensky. - Donald Trump"

Moscow, Jan 15

The Kremlin said Thursday that it is necessary and important to continue its dialogue with the United States on Ukraine.

Commenting on the possible visit of US presidential special envoy Steve Witkoff and entrepreneur Jared Kushner to Russia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia expects such a visit to take place as soon as the dates are agreed upon.

Peskov said Moscow agrees with US President Donald Trump's comment that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is holding back the peace process, adding that the situation for Ukraine is worsening daily as its decision-making corridor is narrowing, Xinhua news agency reported.

Trump told the media on Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal, while Ukraine is less ready to do so. Asked why US-led negotiations had not yet resolved the conflict, Trump responded: "Zelensky."

Meanwhile, Peskov said Russia has not yet received a response from the United States to Russia's initiative to extend the arms restrictions established by the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) for another year.

Signed by Russia and the United States in 2010, the New START treaty imposes caps on the number of deployed nuclear warheads and strategic delivery systems. It remains the only active nuclear arms control agreement between the two nuclear superpowers.

In February 2021, Moscow and Washington extended the treaty by an additional five years to February 2026.

In September, Putin said Russia is prepared to continue observing the treaty if the United States was willing to do the same.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The New START treaty is crucial for global security. It's worrying that there's no response yet. Nuclear arms control isn't a game; it's about preventing catastrophe. Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Vikram M
Zelensky is in a very tough spot, no doubt. But blaming one side entirely isn't fair. The US and Russia have to find a middle path. This war has already caused enough suffering for ordinary people, just like us watching fuel prices rise here.
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Priya S
Respectfully, I think the article presents the Kremlin's view very directly. A more balanced reporting would include what Ukraine's actual position is and why their "decision-making corridor" is narrowing. Peace should respect sovereignty.
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Rohit P
Another day, another round of talks. Feels like a never-ending saga. Just hope whatever deal they make doesn't put smaller countries in a difficult position. India has to navigate this very carefully for its own interests.
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Karthik V
The focus should be on stopping the war, not just extending treaties. Innocent lives are being lost every day. Dialogue is important, but it needs to have a clear goal: an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian corridors. The world is watching.

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