Moscow Halts Peace Talks Amid Kursk Attack Tensions

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced that Moscow is not prepared to engage in peace talks with Ukraine due to Kyiv's recent attack on the Kursk region. However, Russia is not retracting its earlier peace proposals.

Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov announced on Monday that Moscow is currently not prepared to engage in peace talks with Ukraine following Kyiv's attack on Russia's Kursk region. He stated that despite this setback, Russia is not withdrawing its previous peace proposals.

Ushakov conveyed these comments through a video statement aired by the SHOT news outlet. His remarks underscore the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

Despite the attack, Ushakov emphasized that Russia remains open to peaceful resolutions, though immediate talks are off the table.

(With inputs from agencies.)