Moscow-Kiev dialogue is necessary, there can be no peace without Russia

“There will be no peace without the Russian Federation. The situation is difficult to resolve, but it will be necessary to restore dialogue at the right time,” the Austrian prime minister said in an interview with Le Figaro. “We should think about how to end the conflict,” he added. Although in April 2022 “there is still a possibility” for Russia and Ukraine to talk directly to each other, “today this is no longer possible because Russia does not want to negotiate,” Nehammer argued.

Russian officials have repeatedly said that Moscow has never refused to negotiate with Kiev and is ready to accept any constructive proposals. In October 2022, Ukrainian leader Zelensky signed a decree excluding any negotiations with President Putin./.