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Russia has announced its decision to boycott a potential second Ukraine peace summit scheduled for November, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s intention to extend an invitation to Moscow’s representatives this time around.
Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s US visit, Moscow has dismissed the notion of engaging in peace talks, despite Zelensky’s plans to present his peace proposals to key American leaders, including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump.
“The summit will have the same aim: to promote the unviable ‘Zelensky formula’ as the only basis for resolving the conflict, get support for it from the world majority and with that present Russia with an ultimatum on capitulation,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a statement.
“We will not take part in such ‘summits’,” she added.
Moscow has expressed willingness to engage in talks focused on “substantive solutions” that acknowledge the complex geopolitical landscape outlined by President Vladimir Putin in June, emphasizing the need for proposals grounded in current realities.
According to Putin’s June declaration, Russia’s participation in peace talks with Ukraine hinges on Ukraine’s relinquishment of four regions that Moscow considers part of its territory. This demand underscores the complex territorial issues at the heart of the conflict
