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title: "Peskov comments on the visit of US special envoys to Moscow: why the trip is being postponed"
description: "🇷🇺 Peskov stated that the visit of Trump's special envoys to Moscow is not planned. Russia proposes creating permanent working groups instead of one-off meetings. 🤝"
date: 2026-06-05T12:56:00.000Z
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# Peskov comments on the visit of US special envoys to Moscow: why the trip is being postponed

![Vladimir Putin against a blurred landscape, in context of Peskov’s comment on the delay of US special envoys’ visit to Moscow](https://xab.info/media/2026/06/05/peskov-prokommentiroval-vizit-amerikanskih-spetsposlannikov-v-moskvu/peskov-prokommentiroval-vizit-amerikanskih-spetsposlannikov-v-moskvu-1.webp)

The Kremlin has clarified the situation regarding possible diplomatic contacts between Moscow and Washington. Press Secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, officially stated that a visit by special representatives of US President Donald Trump — Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — is not planned in the near future.

### Change in negotiation format

Previously, the media actively discussed the possibility of a trip by American envoys, who could have visited both Kyiv and Moscow. However, the Russian side appears to have reconsidered its approach to such contacts. According to sources, Moscow is no longer interested in periodic visits by special envoys and is advocating for a change in the format of interaction.

The Kremlin believes that a permanent diplomatic mechanism is necessary for the effective discussion of a peaceful settlement. Instead of one-off meetings, the creation of working groups and the holding of regular consultations are proposed. According to Russian diplomats, this approach will allow for a more systematic effort to resolve the conflict.

### Awaiting the appointment of a new ambassador

In addition, Russia is counting on the appointment of a new US ambassador to the country. According to Russian officials, the presence of a permanent diplomatic mission could contribute to a more stable and predictable dialogue between the parties. This would be an important step towards restoring full diplomatic relations.

### Putin's position on the role of the EU

It is important to note that Russian President Vladimir Putin also commented on the role of European countries in resolving the conflict. He stated that European Union countries cannot claim the role of neutral mediators, as they are providing military support to Ukraine. According to him, European countries should focus not on a mediation mission, but on finding ways to stop the fighting and facilitate agreements between the parties to the conflict.

### Kyiv's reaction

Recall that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy previously addressed Vladimir Putin with an open letter, in which he confirmed Kyiv's readiness to seek ways to end the war through a direct negotiation process. The appeal emphasized that the Ukrainian side remains open to diplomatic mechanisms for settlement, provided that a just and sustainable peace is achieved.

Thus, although the visit of US special envoys to Moscow is not yet scheduled, both sides continue to express their readiness for dialogue, albeit with different approaches to the formats of interaction.