Kremlin reacts to US statement on possible abandonment of peace efforts

The Kremlin has reported some progress and developments in resolving the war in Ukraine, but noted "many complex issues". Source: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, as reported by European Pravda with reference to Interfax Details: Peskov was asked to comment on the US statements that it may withdraw from the settlement process if, in their opinion, there is no progress in this area.

Quote from Peskov: "We believe that some progress can, in fact, already be noted.

This progress is related to the temporary moratorium that Russia has been observing - a moratorium on non-attacks on energy infrastructure. The Russian Federation adhered to this moratorium, which is not the case with the Ukrainians." "There are already some developments, but, of course, there are still many difficult discussions ahead," he added.

Asked about the possibility of the US withdrawing from the settlement, the spokesman said that this question "should be asked in Washington".

Background:

• Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US is ready to abandon efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine if it sees that there is no progress in this direction.
• Earlier, French Foreign Minister Jean-No?l Barrot called the meetings in Paris on Thursday 17 April a diplomatic success for France which had brought Americans, Europeans and Ukrainians together at the same table.
• US Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg also reported on very productive meetings in Paris and posted a photo with Andrii Yermak, Head of the President's Office, and Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umierov.

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