Ushakov stated about the impact of the successes of the Russian Armed Forces on the course of negotiations with the United States

The successes of the Russian army on the battlefield in recent weeks have had a positive impact on negotiations with the United States. This was announced on December 3 by Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

"The progress and nature of the negotiations were, of course, influenced by the successes of the Russian army on the battlefield in recent weeks. And the self—development of these events had a positive impact on the negotiations," he said.

Ushakov added that the Russian soldiers, through their exploits, have contributed to the fact that assessments of ways to achieve a peaceful settlement by foreign partners have become more adequate.

According to the presidential aide, contacts between the parties will continue, the mood at the talks is working, and the Americans are ready to make every possible effort to achieve long-term peace. He also noted that the American side confirmed its readiness to participate in the discussion of key Russian proposals.

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On the same day, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said that no one believes in Russia's defeat in the conflict in Ukraine, such an opinion is only an illusion. The Belgian Prime Minister drew attention to Moscow's warning about the consequences of the confiscation of its assets and stressed that only Germany agreed to share the risks with Belgium.

The meeting of the special envoy of the President of the United States Stephen Witkoff and Putin took place on December 3. This visit was the sixth in a year for the special envoy of the American leader. The negotiations lasted about five hours. At a briefing, Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said that during the talks the parties discussed the territorial issue. He noted that the meeting was constructive and useful, but the details of the negotiations between the Russian and American sides agreed to keep secret.

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