The Kremlin on Tuesday warned against rushing into negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope that a peace agreement between Moscow and Kyiv could be reached this week.

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told Russian state television that while President Vladimir Putin is open to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's recent proposal to halt mutual attacks on civilian infrastructure, the situation remains highly complex.

“This issue is very complex and depends on a settlement, so it is pointless to set strict timeframes and seek a viable solution in a short period of time,” Peskov said.

Trump Pushes for Progress

The statement comes amid growing pressure from Washington. On Friday, President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the U.S. could withdraw from its role in the peace process unless meaningful progress is made within days.

Despite the warning, Trump struck an optimistic tone on Sunday, saying he "hopes" Moscow and Kyiv can reach a breakthrough this week.

Dialogue Over Civilian Targets

Both Moscow and Kyiv expressed tentative openness to further agreements following a 30-hour Easter truce declared by Russia. The truce, however, quickly unraveled amid mutual accusations of violations.

On Monday, Zelensky proposed a mutual ban on strikes against civilian infrastructure, calling for Moscow to provide a clear response.

“Ukraine insists on its proposal to at least not strike civilian targets,” Zelenskyy said. “We are ready for any dialogue on how to achieve this.”

Peskov responded by acknowledging the need for discussion but warned that the issue is nuanced. He cited the recent truce as a reference point and noted that President Putin has emphasized the difficulty of distinguishing between purely civilian facilities and those used for military purposes.

“The president explained that a civilian facility can become a military target if enemy combatants are located there,” Peskov added. “There are details that need to be clearly discussed.”

No Concrete Plans for Direct Talks

Peskov confirmed that, despite recent proposals, there are currently no concrete plans for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Direct negotiations between the two countries have not taken place since the early weeks of the conflict, which began in February 2022.

The Kremlin's cautious tone underscores the fragile nature of recent diplomatic overtures, even as leaders on both sides signal a renewed willingness to explore limited agreements on humanitarian grounds.