Kremlin Responds to U.S. and Ukraine’s Ceasefire Plans, Calls for Clarifications

MOSCOW — The Kremlin has officially addressed the recent discussions between the United States and Ukraine regarding a proposed ceasefire, following talks held on March 11, 2025, in Jeddah. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow is carefully analyzing the signals coming from the U.S. and expects detailed clarifications on the agreements reached, particularly concerning the proposed 30-day truce.

Peskov emphasized the need for specific information from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who participated in the negotiations. He indicated that the Kremlin would refrain from making any hasty conclusions until it receives official communication from Washington.

In the coming days, further discussions between Russia and the United States are anticipated, though specific details of these talks have yet to be announced. Peskov mentioned that the possibility of a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump could be on the agenda, should the need arise. However, no formal agreements for such a conversation are currently in place.

This statement from the Kremlin follows significant diplomatic efforts by the United States, wherein Kyiv has reportedly agreed to a temporary ceasefire in exchange for renewed military aid and intelligence from the U.S., marking the first major agreement since Trump’s inauguration. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly preparing to visit Moscow to relay proposals from Washington, although the Kremlin has not confirmed the visit’s timing.

Peskov has previously expressed skepticism regarding short-term ceasefires that do not address Russia’s core demands, which include Ukraine’s neutrality and acknowledgment of existing territorial realities. Analysts suggest that the forthcoming discussions with the United States will play a crucial role in shaping Moscow’s response to the American initiative, although the Kremlin’s wariness of Western intentions remains evident.