The Kremlin has sharply dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s assertion that he could swiftly end the war in Ukraine, branding such a scenario as "impossible" without Russia’s direct involvement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warned that any peace negotiations excluding Moscow would lead to a "dead end."
Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for the 2024 US election, has repeatedly claimed he could resolve the conflict "within 24 hours" if re-elected. However, Peskov countered that such statements ignore the geopolitical realities of the war, now in its third year.
Russia’s Stance on Peace Talks
Peskov emphasised that any viable peace agreement must account for Russia’s security interests and the "new territorial realities"—a reference to Moscow’s illegal annexation of Ukrainian regions. "There can be no peace plan that bypasses Russia," he stated.
The Kremlin’s dismissal comes as Ukraine prepares for a major international summit in Switzerland next month, where Western leaders aim to rally support for Kyiv’s peace formula—a proposal Russia has already rejected.
Trump’s Controversial Claims
Trump has yet to disclose specifics of his proposed peace plan, but his past remarks suggest a deal involving territorial concessions from Ukraine. Such an approach has drawn criticism from Kyiv and its Western allies, who insist any resolution must respect Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials remain sceptical of Trump’s promises, with President Volodymyr Zelensky urging "concrete actions, not just words."
