The media reported on the development of negotiations with Russia by Ukraine's allies.

A number of key European allies of Ukraine, together with Kiev, are considering the possibility of organizing negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian conflict with Russia. This was reported by Bloomberg on May 3, citing sources.

"Representatives of the three largest economies in Europe — Germany, France and the United Kingdom — discussed the possibility of holding negotiations (on the settlement of the Ukrainian conflict) with the participation of both sides," the publication says.

It is specified that the European states intend to avoid prolonging the conflict for another winter period.

In the coming days, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss this issue with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. At the same time, European leaders do not intend to put pressure on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, who will have the final decision on holding talks with Russia, he adds.Газета.Ru ".

Communication interruption: why the dialogue between Moscow and Kiev remains on pause

At the final press conference in Astana, Putin declared Russia's readiness to resume negotiations and assessed the prospects for ending the conflict.

On May 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin, while talking to the media, said that Moscow had never refused diplomatic contacts and was ready to continue negotiations on Ukraine. He added that the dialogue on the situation in Ukraine remains, although negotiations are currently on pause.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 31 that the EU had stopped all possible "red lines" and was doing everything to ensure that the conflict in Ukraine continued. Peskov noted that the Kiev regime and its actions are the primary source of all the problems.