Kremlin Says Biden Could End Conflict Using His Influence on Kiev
Kremlin Says Biden Could End Conflict Using His Influence on Kiev
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28/01/2023287
The comments of former US President Donald Trump on the possibility of a quick end to the conflict in Ukraine are not so far from the truth, the current US President Joe Biden could end the conflict using his influence on Kiev, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
Earlier this week, Trump criticized Western countries for sending battle tanks to Ukraine, adding that to put an end to the war is "so easy to do", RIA Novosti reported
"Well, look, probably, theoretically, Mr.Trump is not far from the truth, the US president really, if he wanted to put an end to this conflict, can do it very quickly, using his power, in fact, just to give instructions to the Kiev regime, it is enough to give instructions to the Kiev regime from Washington, the corresponding instructions and all this can be done complete. Of course, not in a day, not in two, but the key to the Kiev regime is largely in Washington's hands," Peskov told a briefing.
As far as Washington’s stance goes it's not flexible and it is diametrically opposed to Russia’s viewpoint, so there is no advancement towards negotiations on Ukraine, Peskov told reporters on Friday, according to TASS.
When asked about the possibilities of finding diplomatic ways to resolve the situation he replied, "No, there is still nothing visible."
"We are not at all inclined to exaggerate the significance of the statements of Mrs. [Victoria] Nuland (Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs - TASS), nothing new has been said," Peskov said, assessing Nuland's remarks about the US readiness to ease sanctions against the Russian Federation during serious negotiations on Ukraine.
According to the Kremlin spokesman, "nothing new was stated".
"In fact, a set of theses was repeated, which indicates the absence of any maneuver or flexibility in the US position, which in turn is diametrically opposed to our position," Peskov explained.
On Thursday, at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Nuland said the Biden administration is ready to consider easing certain sanctions on Russia if there are serious talks over Ukraine.
She clarified that some easing of restrictions may occur "In the context of Russia's decision to negotiate seriously and withdraw its troops from Ukraine and return territories, I would certainly support that".
