Kremlin’s “possible” peace meeting seen as just another delay to buy time in the war

Pressure on the Kremlin: Is Putin Meeting Zelensky a Real Deal or Just a Cheese‑board?

Because we’re in a world that’s now 2025, sometimes the only thing that keeps a leader in business is a word that means “maybe.” Peskov, the Kremlin’s man of the moment, just dropped a hint: a possible sit‑down between Putin and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. All the excitement, the turbulence, and that oddly‑satisfying feeling that nothing has quite landed yet.

Yermak Goes “Sure‑Enough, Press the Cue, Not the Button”

And then we have Andriy Yermak, the brains behind Ukraine’s top office. He provided the counterpoint, kind‑of‑like a gentle yawn that says “Sorry, but the timer’s still in the red.” His main point? The Kremlin’s tea‑time talk is nothing but a polite nudge—no ingredients, no schedule.

“Peskov’s statement… looks like another delay, because there are no specifics.”
Yermak’s stance: “Ukraine’s ready for a meeting. The world that truly values peace supports it.”
Essentially, it’s a “maybe” ball with no ball‑pocket, no ball‑park, no ball‑parking.

Why the “Possible” Plays a Full‑Time Game

Peskov’s language is the classic diplomatic habit of saying “We’re open to conversations” but leaving the agenda to a future ducks‑in‑a‑row. The press, meanwhile, is all excited about the `maybe` and meanwhile the El Templo, it’s about that “We’re not actually ready to book a room.”

What’s the message coming from Ukraine’s side?

Yermak is clear: the message is, “We want to talk. We’re ready. And we are screaming at the world to make it happen.” “If there were no specifics, it’s just a polite shrug,” he says. “We’re ready. We’re told the world might be ready. If that doesn’t stick around, maybe it’s a tiny extra hour of waiting.”

Bottom Line: The Freeze is Still on

For the moment, the Kremlin’s “yes” is the same as a reminder: there might be a meeting, but there are no date or location. Ukraine reminds the world—and the Kremlin—that we’re all on the same side of the fence, just waiting for the door to open. That the world’s talking about a possible meeting is a bit like a fresh breath of air, but also a reminder that the call hasn’t yet been held.

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Russia’s Bombers Are Packing the Fridge—And the Ukraine Is Ready to Serve

Short‑form summary: As Russia positions its strategic bombers closer to Ukraine, officials warn that a major strike is “high probability.” Meanwhile, leaders on both sides are flirting with a summit, but a standoff over sanctions and timing keeps clouds rolling.

What the Russian Police Siren Says

Gasps of Confidence: “If you’re asking whether we’re preparing, we’re already on Stage 1—no extra effort needed!” – Vladimir Peskov.
Insist on a Date: “Repeating ‘We won’t exclude’ forever without a concrete deadline is unacceptable.” – Same Peskov.
Prepared to Meet: Russia is only ready to send leaders after all the groundwork is done—no spontaneous phone calls allowed.

Ukraine’s Counter‑Punch

On Friday, President Zelensky rebutted Russia’s time‑buying tactics:

“If this is a sign that Russia is serious about ending the war with dignity, we’re totally ready to hash that out from the top, any time. Otherwise, they’re just buying more minutes in a never‑ending saga.”

Putin’s stance? The war is indeed “prolonging” and the looming secondary sanctions push—due to hit around August 8—are expected to bleed little, thanks to Russia’s masterful avoidance playbook.

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Old President Donald Trump said, “Russia is pretty good at evading sanctions; they’re wily characters.”

Meanwhile, Trump’s current special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is slated for a Moscow trip this Wednesday, hoping to broker an end to the Ukraine standoff.