fazTimes media: As the war in Ukraine keeps causing damage and creating confusion, a small sign of hope came this week when Russian leader Vladimir Putin showed he might be willing to talk about peace, but only if certain things are met. This idea has started conversations among world leaders and people everywhere, but it's clear that Russia still wants to get what it wants, which makes the situation more complicated than before.

He said that President Putin wants to end the war peacefully as soon as he can. “President Putin has always said he wants to find a peaceful way to settle the situation in Ukraine,” Peskov explained. “This is a long process; it takes work, and it's not easy.”

Even though Russia seems ready to talk, Peskov made it clear that Moscow isn't going to change its main goals.

These goals include taking certain areas and having strategic control in Ukraine. “The most important thing for us is to reach our goals. Our goals are clear,” he said.

A Glimmer of Hope or Another Diplomatic Game?

According to BBC News, Ukrainian leaders are being careful. They say peace talks are good, but any agreement must start with Russia fully leaving Ukrainian land, including Crimea and the eastern Donbas area. Ukraine still believes its borders are not up for discussion.

This creates a big problem, because Russia has taken control of several areas since the start of the invasion and made them part of Russia—something the rest of the world does not accept. President Donald Trump took a strong stance on Russia's actions recently, adding more tension to an already complicated situation. He announced a 50-day deadline for Russia to agree to a ceasefire and warned that if they don't comply, the U.S. will provide more military help to Ukraine, including Patriot missile systems, and increase sanctions against Russia.

Al Jazeera reported that Trump's words were tougher than before. He said, “This war has gone on for too long. Peace must come, but it will come on just terms.” His team is sending the biggest package of support to Ukraine since the war started in 2022. This shows a change in how the U.S. is handling foreign affairs, influenced by both American voters and global allies.

Even though Trump's message was firm, he also made it clear that he still wants to find a peaceful solution.

He said he would “continue to search for a peace deal.” A spokesperson for the Kremlin, Peskov, responded to Trump’s comments, calling them “harsh but familiar.”

He pointed out that Trump's focus on diplomacy matches Russia's own goal of achieving peace. However, he also stressed that any peace deal must protect Russian interests.

What Are Russia’s “Clear Goals”?

Experts say it’s important to understand Russia’s aims to know if real peace is possible. International security specialists believe Russia’s main goals are

Recognizing Crimea as part of Russia
Giving Donetsk and Luhansk more freedom or full independence
Keeping Ukraine neutral, meaning it won’t join NATO or the EU
Reducing Ukraine’s military strength
Safeguarding Russian-speaking communities in Ukraine

Rajeev Pillai, a schoolteacher in Thiruvananthapuram, says, “I have two sons working in Warsaw. They are always worried about border tensions.” He explains, “If things get worse, they might lose their jobs, face higher rent, and be unsure if they can stay there.”

At the same time, local businesses that depend on goods like sunflower oil, wheat, and fertilizers from Eastern Europe are dealing with supply problems and increased prices. Even though the war is thousands of kilometers away, its effects are being felt in Indian communities.

Can a peace deal happen, or will the war go on for a long time?

The main question now is: Can peace talks start if neither side is willing to give anything up?

According to a recent report from the UN Security Council, peace in Ukraine can’t be reached just by using military force. Experts who help people in need say that without talks, more lives will be lost and the refugee problem will get worse. Over 10 million people have left Ukraine since the war started, making it the biggest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

But trust is a big problem.

Previous attempts to fight have failed fast, and both sides keep blaming each other for war crimes and spreading false information, which makes it harder to talk things out. Without both sides being willing to give a little, the war will probably continue, causing more deaths and harming more economies.

For readers of the Times, the Ukraine war might seem far away, but its effects—like money sent back home and rising prices around the world—are very real. As people living in a connected world, we all have an interest in peace, even though the path to it is complicated and slow.

As Peskov said, “It is not easy.” But history shows that even long wars can end with talks—if both sides are ready to listen.

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