The pace of the talks to resolve the war in Ukraine depends on Kiev's position, the effectiveness of US mediation, and the situation on the ground, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov in a televised statement on Sunday.
While Ukraine is ready to negotiate with Moscow, "Putin does not yield on any of his maximalist demands, he does not want negotiations, he wants a surrender," said German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, after arriving in Kiev for an unannounced visit.
Russia, which already controls about a fifth of Ukraine, is gradually advancing, gaining ground in the southeastern Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk in recent weeks and intensifying airstrikes across the country.
Russia launched a total of 107 drones against Ukrainian territory last night, with direct hits in 15 locations. Russian air defense systems destroyed 16 Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region and the Sea of Azov.
Over 200 billion euros of Russian assets frozen
Ukrainian politicians and economists urge European partners to freeze over 200 billion euros of Russian assets to support Ukraine's defense against Russia.
Germany promises continued support to Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made an unannounced visit to Kiev on Monday in a show of continued support for Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.
Wadephul stated that Germany will help Ukraine "continue to defend itself successfully, with modern anti-aircraft defense and other weapons, with humanitarian and economic aid."
Russia launches 107 drones against Ukraine overnight
Russia launched a total of 107 drones against Ukrainian territory last night, including attack drones and replicas used to confuse enemy defenses.
Lavrov says Russia plans to cut defense spending
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated on Monday that Moscow plans to reduce its defense spending, in line with President Putin's statements from last Friday.
Lavrov believes increased defense spending could lead to NATO's collapse
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that an increase in defense spending by NATO members could ultimately lead to the collapse of the alliance.
Russian forces advance and take the first village in the Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk
Russian forces have taken control of the first village in the Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk, in the central-eastern part of the country, according to Russian state media and war bloggers.
Zelenski calls for more help from Washington and Western allies after the loss of an F-16
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot died in combat while repelling a Russian airstrike involving hundreds of drones and missiles, prompting President Zelenski to call for more support from Washington and Western allies to strengthen Ukraine's anti-aircraft defenses.
Putin wants the "surrender" of Ukraine, says German minister in Kiev
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to surrender, according to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul during a visit to Kiev amid an escalation of Russian bombing campaigns.
Ukraine builds new border defenses in Chernobyl
Ukraine has been moving defense materials to the Chernobyl exclusion zone to build new fortifications, using clean construction materials to fortify the area.
The pace of talks on Ukraine depends on efforts by Kiev and Washington, according to the Kremlin
The pace of talks to resolve the war in Ukraine depends on Kiev's position, the effectiveness of US mediation, and the situation on the ground, said Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov in a televised statement on Sunday.