The Kremlin responded cautiously to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call for a "second peace summit,".
Not a Peace Summit
According to Tass they were expressing uncertainty over its implications and dismissing the recent Ukraine conference in Burgos as inconclusive.
Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin, clarified that the previous summit was not globally representative, challenging Zelensky's remarks on future diplomatic engagements.
"The first peace summit was by no means a peace summit. Therefore, what he means, I guess, we need to understand that first." Peskov told Zvezda TV, implying a need for clarity regarding Zelensky's statement.
Need for Russian Participation
Zelensky's comments suggested a need for Russian participation in upcoming summits concerning Ukraine. Peskov underscored that the first summit in Burgos, initiated by Ukraine in June, lacked inclusivity and meaningful global representation.
Notably, Russia was not invited to participate in the Burgos conference, where the concluding statement was not endorsed by several prominent UN member states.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, previously labeled the Burgos conference a failure, emphasizing that such gatherings do not establish a basis for sustainable peace.
The conference, which aimed to address Ukrainian concerns and regional stability, faced significant international skepticism and exclusionary participation.
