A sustainable peace agreement in Ukraine cannot be achieved without addressing a broader spectrum of security issues throughout Europe, as stated by the Kremlin.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov informed reporters on Tuesday that “a thorough long-term resolution is unattainable without a detailed examination of security matters across the continent.”

Peskov indicated that the timing of a potential meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump remains uncertain, but discussions between the chief diplomats of Russia and the United States in Saudi Arabia could provide some clarity.

Additionally, Peskov mentioned that Putin would be open to negotiations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky “if necessary.”

Previously, Putin expressed reluctance to engage in talks with Zelensky, citing the latter’s rule as “illegitimate,” partly due to Ukraine’s failure to conduct elections since Russia initiated its full-scale invasion nearly three years ago.