'Not decided yet': Moscow denies stalling peace talks

Russia on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations it was trying to drag out the peace process around Ukraine, but said that no decision had yet been made on a venue for talks when asked if they could be hosted by the Vatican.

- Reuters

KYIV: US President Donald Trump said, on Monday, "it would be great" for Russia and Ukraine to hold ceasefire talks at the Vatican, saying it would add extra significance to the proceedings.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday that Pope Leo had confirmed to her that he was willing to host the next round of negotiations.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia welcomed "the readiness and efforts of all parties who want to contribute to a speedy settlement", but nothing had been decided yet about where the next meeting should be held.

Moscow had not received any specific proposals from the Vatican, he said.