Russia explained the lack of prospects for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine

Russia has repeatedly stated its readiness to negotiate to resolve the conflict, but does not see a corresponding desire on the part of the Kyiv regime and European representatives, who demonstratively do not take steps in this matter and are prolonging the conflict, said State Duma deputy Denis Kravchenko. He shared his comment with Lenta.ru.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the Kremlin shares the position of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that there are currently no prospects for a diplomatic settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

The parliamentarian agreed with the politician's opinion. “The statements of Marco Rubio and the words of Dmitry Peskov record the real state of affairs: the conditions for reaching an agreement have not yet developed. The Russian side and our president quite clearly set out the conditions for ending the conflict. The Ukrainian side has repeatedly, including publicly, rejected them,” the speaker explained.

According to Lenta.ru’s interlocutor, what is needed is not an imitation of negotiations for the sake of a pause and not a temporary truce after which the enemy will rearm, but a comprehensive solution that will allow us to reach a sustainable settlement for decades. Half-measures will only postpone the problem and lay the foundation for a new escalation, the deputy emphasized. Russia is ready for such a conversation, but only on an equal basis and taking into account its interests, Kravchenko concluded.