Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was asked about the U.S. president's comments that Moscow could accept European peacekeepers in Ukraine.

Putin has often said the 2022 peace negotiations in Istanbul could serve as a framework for peace talks with Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has made provocative statements regarding the ongoing Ukraine conflict, urging for a shift in diplomatic approaches. Lavrov emphasized that peace efforts should not be seen as a "zero-sum game,

On the 3rd anniversary of the Ukraine war, Lavrov states Russia's position is unchanged, highlighting a shift in global perspectives.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday that a new meeting between Russia and the US will take place later this week. Speaking at a news conference with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Lavrov said full-fledged Russia-US talks are set for this week to address obstacles in the operation of diplomatic missions.

Russia remains open to negotiations on ending the Ukraine conflict, but will not stop its military operations until those negotiations “produce a firm and sustainable result that suits” Russia, visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said here Monday.

Russia has “learned nothing” from “colonial failures and wars”, David Lammy has said, telling global foreign ministers that peace with Ukraine would mean President Vladimir Putin “finding a way forward which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty”.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov Tuesday declined to comment on United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia would accept peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, but referred to an earlier statement by the Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in South Africa for a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 nations, where top European diplomats are expected to reinforce their support for Ukraine.

The meeting is meant to pave the way for a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

ANKARA - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov here on Monday as Turkiye intensified its efforts to mediate a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.