The Kremlin is already talking about the completion of the "special operation" with peace talks

Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a conversation with Russian journalists. He said

The conflict in Ukraine, I would say here in this case, from our point of view - a special military operation - in Ukraine can be ended after achieving its goals. Or ended by achieving goals through peace talks, which is also possible, but peace talks, as we know, due to the position taken by the Ukrainian side, are not possible.

Furthermore, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Russia is open to dialogue on Ukraine without preconditions, he said

I can only confirm the position - we are open to dialogue, without preconditions. We were ready for this before. What happens next - does not depend on us.

After a series of heavy defeats in various parts of the front, Russia has already repeatedly demonstrated its desire to return to peace negotiations. However, Ukraine is also not opposed to sitting down at the negotiating table. One of the main conditions is the complete withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory