Kremlin Says Peace Talks on ‘Deep Pause’

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Friday that peace negotiations with Ukraine are on a “deep pause” as Russian forces press their offensive in the east. The statement dismisses recent diplomatic efforts, including a reported visit to Moscow by US CIA Director John Ratcliffe and a Vatican envoy. Peskov reiterated President Vladimir Putin’s demand that Ukraine cede full control of the Donetsk region for a ceasefire.