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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Kremlin officials stated during an international diplomatic forum this week that a significant diplomatic gap remains in peace negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Despite recent trilateral discussions characterized by some participants as constructive, Moscow continues to maintain its maximalist demands, which include formal recognition of its territorial claims over Ukrainian regions. The Kremlin emphasized that while no specific date has been finalized for the next round of high-level negotiations, there is an expectation that such talks will materialize in the near future as both sides navigate complex geopolitical pressures. The lack of progress masks a deeper deadlock over sovereignty and security guarantees that have defined the conflict since its escalation. While the Russian leadership has expressed a theoretical willingness to continue dialogue, their refusal to compromise on territorial acquisitions remains the primary obstacle for Ukrainian negotiators and western allies. This diplomatic stalemate occurs against a backdrop of continued military operations, with both nations signaling that any potential peace agreement must reflect their respective strategic interests and current positions on the battlefield. Adding to the regional tension, Estonia’s foreign intelligence service released a report warning of Moscow's long-term military restructuring. The intelligence assessment suggests that Russia is preparing for a potential confrontation with NATO over the next decade, irrespective of the immediate outcome in Ukraine. This broader security context complicates the peace process, as Eastern European nations remain skeptical of Russia's diplomatic overtures, viewing them as potential maneuvers to buy time for military replenishment and future aggression. As the international community watches these developments, the focus remains on whether a neutral mediator can bridge the gap between Moscow's territorial insistence and Kyiv's demand for total restoration of its borders. For now, the rhetorical shift toward "constructive" dialogue hasn't yet translated into actionable concessions, leaving the prospect of a ceasefire or comprehensive peace treaty as a distant goal rather than an imminent reality.