11.03.2026 14:13
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, who made assessments regarding the ongoing war with Ukraine, stated that negotiations for resolving the crisis could take place in Istanbul. Peskov noted that all parties view this positively, saying, "The current conditions do not allow us to consider the Abu Dhabi option. There is no certainty regarding a new round of negotiations for now. There is an understanding that the negotiation process will continue."
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that negotiations for resolving the Ukraine crisis could take place in Istanbul, saying, "All parties view this positively."
"THE ISTANBUL OPTION IS AVAILABLE"
Peskov made statements to journalists in the capital Moscow regarding current issues. Evaluating the possibility of new round negotiations for resolving the Ukraine crisis to be held in Istanbul, Peskov said, "The Istanbul option is available. All parties view this positively. The current conditions do not allow us to consider the Abu Dhabi option. There is no certainty regarding new round negotiations for now. There is an understanding that the negotiation process will continue."
CONTROVERSIAL CLAIM FROM ENGLAND
Peskov noted that British-made "Storm Shadow" cruise missiles were used in the attack carried out by the Ukrainian army on the city of Bryansk yesterday, stating that this was done with the support of British experts. Peskov emphasized that they take this into account, saying, "We are conducting a special military operation (in Ukraine) to prevent such barbaric actions by the Kiev administration. Disarming Kiev and depriving it of the capacity to carry out attacks is one of the objectives of the operation."
"WE ARE IN CONTACT WITH IRAN"
Peskov reported that they are in constant contact with the Iranian administration, expressing that Russia is ready to contribute to ensuring peace and stability in the region.
RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR
The Russia-Ukraine war began on February 24, 2022, when Russia launched a large-scale military operation against Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin cited Ukraine's approach to NATO and threats to Russia's security as the justification for the operation. In the early days of the war, the Russian army launched attacks on many regions of Ukraine, with strategic cities such as Kiev, Kharkiv, Mariupol, and Kherson witnessing intense clashes. The Ukrainian army and local resistance forces established a strong defense against the Russian advance, and the war quickly turned into a major front-line conflict.
In the later stages of the war, Ukraine received significant military and economic support from Western countries. The US and European countries provided Ukraine with weapons, ammunition, and defense systems while imposing extensive economic sanctions against Russia. These sanctions targeted the Russian economy and imposed serious restrictions in the energy, finance, and technology sectors. In response, Russia also made moves that particularly affected Europe's natural gas supply by using its energy card.
KHerson AND ZAPORIZHIA ANNEXED
As conflicts intensified, especially in the eastern regions of Ukraine, Donetsk and Luhansk, Russia announced in 2022 that it had annexed parts of Kherson and Zaporijia along with these regions. A large portion of the international community did not recognize this annexation. Throughout the war, both sides suffered heavy losses, and millions of Ukrainian civilians were forced to leave their country. According to the United Nations, this process led to one of the largest refugee crises in Europe since World War II.
In 2023 and 2024, the front lines largely concentrated in eastern and southern Ukraine, while the parties occasionally carried out mutual attacks and counter-offensives. Ukraine, especially with drones and modern weapon systems received from the West, conducted attacks on Russian targets, while Russia carried out extensive bombings targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
TURNED INTO A GLOBAL CRISIS
The war has gone beyond being a conflict between two countries and has also affected global politics. The war, which has significant consequences for energy prices, grain shipments, and global security balances, has also seriously increased tensions between NATO and Russia. Despite diplomatic efforts, a lasting ceasefire has not been achieved, and the war is seen as one of the largest international crises in recent years.