Kremlin: Ukraine Peace Deal is ‘Too Complex’ Now/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ The Kremlin says a peace deal to end the war in Ukraine remains far off, citing complex details and unanswered questions. The U.S. is urging both sides to accelerate negotiations but faces resistance from Moscow and growing civilian casualties on the ground. Russia rejected a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal, citing Ukraine’s military mobilization and Western arms supplies.
Ukraine Peace Talks: Quick Looks
- Kremlin: Peace deal is “too complex” for quick resolution
- U.S. frustrated by slow progress, urges both sides to act
- Trump says Ukraine is “prolonging” the killing field
- Russia wants end to arms shipments before truce
- Ukraine reportedly hits Russian weapons plant with drones
- UN: Ukrainian civilian casualties up 46% in April
- Lavrov: Kyiv demanding truce due to battlefield setbacks
- Trump hints U.S. may exit negotiations if no deal reached
Kremlin: Ukraine Peace Deal is ‘Too Complex’ Now
Deep Look
Kremlin Delays Ukraine Peace Talks, Calls Conflict Resolution ‘Too Complex’
KYIV, UKRAINE — The Russian government on Wednesday dampened hopes for a swift end to its ongoing war with Ukraine, calling the process “far too complex” to expect quick results — a direct response to U.S. pressure to speed up peace negotiations.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin supports the idea of a ceasefire, but only after resolving what he described as critical “nuances” — language that signals Moscow’s resistance to halting hostilities under current conditions.
“We understand the U.S. wants results quickly,” Peskov said. “But the Ukrainian crisis demands careful resolution, and many fine details remain unsettled.”
U.S. Pushes for Progress, Russia Pushes Back
The Biden administration has expressed growing impatience with the slow pace of negotiations. U.S. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on ending the war within 24 hours of taking office, has reportedly grown frustrated that neither Moscow nor Kyiv has moved closer to a peace agreement.
“We are at a point where serious proposals must be put on the table,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said, summarizing Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s position.
Washington has offered to broker a 30-day ceasefire as a first step, but Russia rejected the deal, demanding that Ukraine halt its military mobilization and stop receiving Western weapons. U.S. officials now warn they may step back from the process if progress stalls — a move that would jeopardize Ukraine’s military and economic lifelines.
Lavrov: Ukraine Only Wants Truce Because It’s Losing
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking from a BRICS summit in Brazil, said Ukraine’s new openness to a ceasefire was a tactical ploy to slow Russian advances on the battlefield.
“They are retreating along the front line and now demand an immediate ceasefire,” Lavrov claimed. “But this demand lacks credibility.”
Lavrov further argued that Ukraine’s leadership has repeatedly broken past truce agreements, making it difficult for Moscow to trust Kyiv’s promises.
Civilian Toll Rising Amid Continued Strikes
On the ground, the war’s toll on Ukrainian civilians is growing worse. The United Nations said verified civilian casualties spiked by 46% in April compared to the same period last year.
Between April 1 and 24, the UN verified 2,641 casualties — nearly 900 more than in the first three months of 2024. Russian drone strikes continue to devastate major Ukrainian cities, including Dnipro and Kharkiv.
In the latest attack, officials say at least 45 civilians were injured in Kharkiv overnight as Russia launched over 100 drones, including Shahed and decoy models.
Ukraine Strikes Inside Russia
Ukrainian officials claimed responsibility for a drone strike inside Russian territory on Wednesday. According to a source within Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU), drones targeted the Murom Instrument Engineering Plant in Vladimir region, east of Moscow.
The plant reportedly produces ignition systems for ammunition and components for Russia’s navy and air force. Ukrainian officials said five explosions were recorded and a fire broke out. The AP could not independently confirm the claim.
If verified, the strike would mark yet another escalation in Ukraine’s long-range attacks deep inside Russian territory.
Trump’s Shifting Rhetoric on the War
President Trump has sent mixed signals during the conflict. While he blames Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for prolonging the war, he also criticizes Putin’s timing of military strikes that coincide with peace talks.
“Bad timing,” Trump said recently, responding to a wave of missile attacks on Kyiv.
He has long dismissed the war as a drain on American resources and suggested he may cut off U.S. involvement in brokering peace if no deal materializes soon.
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