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The Kremlin has dismissed the idea that a phone call between U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin could resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that such a conversation would be insufficient to end the conflict. According to Peskov, a more effective resolution would involve the United States revising its approach, which he described as treating Ukraine as an expendable asset to counteract Russian interests.
Peskov highlighted that Russia anticipates significant diplomatic engagement at the upcoming BRICS summit in Kazan this October. The summit will feature discussions between President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which Moscow views as a more promising avenue for addressing the conflict.
Despite speculation circulating in Moscow about potential foreign arms supplies to Russia, Peskov firmly rejected these rumors as unfounded. He emphasized that these claims lack substantive evidence and are not supported by any credible information.
This statement comes as international discussions on the Ukrainian conflict continue, with various stakeholders evaluating potential solutions and diplomatic avenues. The Kremlin’s focus remains on its forthcoming discussions with Turkey, which are expected to play a crucial role in shaping Russia’s approach to the ongoing conflict.
The stance of the Kremlin underscores its position that external diplomatic efforts, such as a Biden-Putin call, are unlikely to yield the desired outcomes unless accompanied by a shift in U.S. policy towards Ukraine.