{
  "id": 6301142,
  "title": "Kremlin Says Russia’s Victory in Ukraine Is “Very Near,” Open to Trilateral Talks: Peskov",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/kremlin-says-russias-victory-in-ukraine-is-very-near-open-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T17:12:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/kremlin-says-russias-victory-in-ukraine-is-very-near-open-to-trilateral-talks-peskov/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov declared on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that Russia anticipates a swift victory in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Peskov conveyed high confidence in Russia's military capabilities, stating that ongoing operations are unfolding successfully. During a briefing for Indian journalists prior to the BRICS summit in New Delhi, Peskov emphasized Russia's belief in its military potential. He also affirmed Russia's openness to negotiations aimed at resolving the Ukrainian conflict peacefully, welcoming efforts from other nations to contribute to a settlement. Peskov expressed optimism that discussions involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States might resume, despite recent reports of U.S. representatives frequently traveling between Moscow and Kyiv to convey both sides' positions. Peskov alleged that Ukrainian authorities have shown limited flexibility and lack genuine intentions to cease the war. He stated that the war could have ended earlier, alleging that some European nations are provoking Ukraine to pursue a confrontation with Russia. The press conference occurred ahead of Putin's anticipated participation at the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where he is expected to engage in a substantial bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Peskov noted that Putin's visit would include a significant bilateral meeting with Modi. These remarks come amid renewed U.S. diplomatic efforts to end the war. U.S. presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner had recently visited Moscow and Kyiv, conversing with Putin and Zelenskyy. Following these discussions, Zelenskyy indicated that the talks covered potential parameters for ending the war and short-term assistance for Ukraine. Peskov reiterated that Russia neither initiated nor desired the war in Ukraine but aims to bring it to an end, asserting that Russia must attain its objectives through the special military operation, though it would prefer a peaceful resolution.",
  "summary": "Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, that Russia is confident of victory in the conflict with Ukraine and believes that victory is “very near.” “We are sure that the victory is very near. We are very confident in our military potential, in our military. Our military actions are going [...] The post Kremlin Says Russia’s Victory in Ukraine Is…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}