Peskov explains Ukraine talks pause: US 'priorities' have changed
On March 15, Russian President's press secretary Peskov told the UK's Financial Times that negotiations on the Ukraine situation have once again stalled, as Washington changed its priorities after beginning military action against Iran.
"The (Ukraine) talks have been paused. The Americans have other priorities, which is understandable."
Previously, the Financial Times reported that the Middle East conflict has distracted the White House, causing the Ukraine negotiation process to enter a "danger zone." Meanwhile, the U.S. representative has informed its European counterparts that they will not even tighten sanctions on the Russian oil industry.
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Peskov's statement centers on blaming the pause in negotiations on the U.S. being "distracted." The cleverness of this approach lies in portraying a passive stance—implying that Russia has always been waiting for negotiations, and is the "good faith" party, but the U.S. "lack of focus" has caused the process to stall. When the Kremlin expresses "understanding" of the U.S. "distraction," it is actually applauding a larger geopolitical reorganization—in which Ukraine is being pushed from the center stage to the edge of the spotlight.
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