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By Open Chronicle with agencies
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Moscow remains prepared to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine, provided future discussions are grounded in the frameworks developed during previous rounds of talks in Istanbul and Anchorage, as well as what he described as the current realities on the battlefield.
Speaking during a meeting with government officials, Putin accused Kyiv of derailing earlier diplomatic efforts and attempting to strengthen its negotiating position through attacks on Russian territory.
“Russia is ready for peace talks with Ukraine based on the agreements reached in Istanbul,” Putin said. He added that any future settlement would also need to incorporate “the modalities discussed in Anchorage, and, most importantly, the realities on the ground.”
The remarks signal that the Kremlin continues to view previous draft agreements as the foundation for any future peace process, despite the diplomatic deadlock that has persisted for months.
Reference to Earlier Negotiations
Putin’s comments referred to a series of negotiations held between Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Istanbul during 2025. Three rounds of talks took place on May 16, June 2, and July 23, producing several large-scale prisoner exchanges and draft memorandums outlining potential pathways toward a ceasefire and broader settlement.
According to reports, the diplomatic effort later expanded when the presidents of the United States and Russia met in Anchorage, Alaska. Discussions there reportedly produced a 28-point peace framework that was subsequently revised into a shorter 20-point proposal.
However, efforts to finalize an agreement stalled amid disagreements over territorial questions. Ukrainian officials have consistently rejected proposals that would require significant territorial concessions, creating one of the principal obstacles to a comprehensive settlement.
Talks Frozen Amid Wider Regional Conflict
The peace process continued into early 2026 through additional rounds of talks mediated by Washington. Meetings were held in Abu Dhabi and Geneva between January and February.
Those negotiations came to an abrupt halt following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran after military operations launched by the United States and Israel on February 28. Diplomatic attention shifted toward the escalating crisis in the Middle East, and the Ukraine talks have remained suspended ever since.
Putin argued that recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia were intended to improve Kyiv’s leverage before any return to negotiations. He maintained that Moscow remains open to dialogue but emphasized that discussions must reflect both previous agreements and developments on the battlefield since the last rounds of talks.
Uncertain Prospects for a New Round
Despite the Kremlin’s stated willingness to resume negotiations, significant differences remain between the two sides. Ukraine continues to insist on preserving its territorial integrity, while Russia maintains that any settlement must account for territory currently under Russian control.
International mediators have repeatedly called for renewed diplomatic engagement, warning that the conflict risks becoming increasingly entrenched as military operations continue.
Whether the references to the Istanbul and Anchorage frameworks can serve as a basis for future negotiations remains uncertain, but Putin’s latest remarks indicate that Moscow is seeking to revive discussions using the documents already produced during earlier rounds of diplomacy.