The Kremlin sees no point in another round of trilateral talks on Ukraine

At present, there is no point in holding another round of trilateral talks between Moscow, Washington, and Kyiv on Ukraine, because Kyiv must withdraw its troops from Donbas for further progress to be possible.

This was stated by Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov.

“Everyone understands, including, I would say, the Ukrainian negotiators, that Kyiv now needs to take just one serious step, after which, firstly, hostilities will be suspended, and secondly, prospects will open up for a serious discussion of the prospects for a further long-term settlement,” he told journalists when asked about the prospects for resuming negotiations.

“Everyone understands this, so right now, frankly speaking, trying to persuade each other is largely a waste of time, because this step is now expected from Kyiv, particularly from Zelensky,” Ushakov continued.