Reply to Biden’s statements from the Kremlin: The operation continues

As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, Moscow responded to statements made yesterday by US President Joe Biden.

Biden, who made a public statement after meeting French President Emmanuel Macron yesterday, asserted that the only rational way to end the war is for Putin to withdraw his troops from Ukraine, saying: “Putin pays a heavy price by not choosing this path. At the same time, he is causing great destruction in Ukraine,” he said. The Kremlin responded today, while trying to reach Putin to signal that the Russian leader is ready to end the war.

“The United States still does not recognize Russia’s new territory, making it difficult to find common ground for talks,” the Kremlin said in a statement. “Putin is open to talks with all parties to achieve our goals,” he said.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also said about Biden’s statement on “Russia’s separation from Ukraine”, “Special military operations continue. As before, Putin is open to talks to protect our interests,” Peskov said. he also emphasized that the most ideal settlement method is diplomatic.

Peskov recalled that even before the “special military operation” in Ukraine, Putin tried to start negotiations on the basis of the draft texts prepared with the US, NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). , and that this initiative remained. unanswered.

WILL ERDOGAN AND ASSAD SEE?

Responding to the question about the possibility of a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Syrian regime leader Bashar Assad, Peskov said that there is still no certainty, but there is such a possibility.

Peskov added that Putin would appreciate such a contact and that the Russian side is ready to contribute to it.