The Kremlin said that Russia is ready for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine on their own conditions, which are well known, Russian media reports.
to the question of the journalists, is it really during the conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and ex-Chancellor of Germany Gerhard Schroeda Moscow announced his readiness to resolve the conflict diplomatically, spokesman for the head of the Russian state Dmitry Peskov replied: “Yes, indeed, Russia is ready for solving the Ukrainian problem diplomatic – on its conditions. “
The Kremlin representative noted that “these conditions were agreed in Istanbul, and they were agreed by both parties – negotiators of Russia and Ukraine.”
“After that, the Ukrainian side abandoned this approval and left the negotiation track,” said Peskov.
“And yes, Russia is ready, and our conditions are well known to the Ukrainian side. One way or another they will be provided,” added a spokeswoman for the head of state.
on the clarifying question whether Schroeder expressed his readiness to become a mediator in these negotiations in a conversation with Putin, including gas, Peskov replied: “Schroeder did not express any desire to become an intermediary.”