Russia's spokesman Peskov says that they're expecting to hear back from Ukraine about a potential ceasefire

Peskov's remark about awaiting a response from Ukraine on a potential ceasefire indicates a possible shift toward diplomacy in the ongoing conflict.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Apr 2026, 11:57 UTCOn the live feed at 11:37 UTC — 11 more headlines followed before this page went public

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If this dialogue progresses, it could lead to de-escalation, positively impacting risk sentiment and potentially stabilizing associated markets, such as oil and safe havens like gold.

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