Russia: Europe did not give us suggestions on security guarantees

Peskov evaluated some of the issues on the agenda in his statement to journalists in the capital Moscow.

Answering the question of whether Europe has forwarded any proposals to Moscow regarding security guarantees for the parties to the Ukraine issue, Peskov said, "No proposals have been forwarded to us from the Europeans. We are not aware of this." he said.

Peskov stated that consultations will need to be held with the Europeans sooner or later and said:

"In any case, since the security system in Europe will be at stake and the issue of ensuring the mutual security of Russia and Ukraine will be on the agenda, it will not be possible to proceed without the Europeans at a certain stage of the process. Therefore, consultations with the Europeans will also be needed. However, the Europeans have not yet been able to decide on who can meet with Russia. Therefore, we observe indecision and unpreparedness on the other side on this issue."

Peskov said, "There are no details" regarding US President Donald Trump's statement that "a major agreement that will resolve the Ukrainian crisis and concern all of Europe will be reached in the future." he said.

Spokesperson Peskov evaluated the hosting of Russian and Ukrainian delegations at the White House as "positive" after US President Trump's wife, Melania Trump, mediated a special ceasefire in the city of Oleski in the Kherson region.

Appreciating Melania Trump's initiatives in this process, Peskov pointed out the importance of maintaining political and humanitarian contacts with the USA and said, "It is important to maintain this positive approach and the willingness to continue humanitarian aid efforts." he said.