On July 24, 2026, the Kremlin announced that it views the efforts of the United States president to end the war in Ukraine as sincere, despite the ongoing provision of military aid from Washington to Kyiv. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that while the conflict has reached the middle of its fifth year, Moscow remains willing to wait for new proposals from the American administration, even after previous attempts to reach a settlement have failed.

Despite this diplomatic openness, Peskov emphasized that Russia will continue its military campaign until it achieves its objectives and secures what he termed a final victory. The spokesperson noted that while the war is not a preferred solution, the current absence of viable peace prospects necessitates the continuation of hostilities. Moscow appears to be positioning itself to maintain diplomatic engagement with President Trump, while simultaneously attributing the continuation of the conflict to the influence of Ukraine's European allies. Russia maintains that it will pursue military action to its full conclusion unless or until substantive new proposals are presented by the United States.