Russia on Tuesday dismissed a reported three-step peace proposal from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, saying Kyiv wanted to just accept new “realities”.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated progress wouldn’t be doable with out considering these realities, together with Russia’s seize of territories from Ukraine.

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He was responding to a request by Zelenskiy to leaders from Group of Seven powers on Monday for extra army tools, help for monetary and power stability, and backing for a peace resolution that may begin with Russia withdrawing troops from Ukraine.

Russia has repeatedly stated it’s prepared to carry peace talks however that it doesn’t see Ukraine and the West, which is supplying Kyiv with weapons, as prepared to take action. Ukraine says Russia should halt its assaults and withdraw from all territory it has occupied.