Kiev remains unwilling to start any diplomatic engagement, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Ukraine has shown no sign that it is ready to hold peace talks with Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.  Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Peskov reiterated that Russia “remains open to talks” to end the hostilities. “However, since there has been no progress in terms of Ukraine’s readiness for negotiations, we are continuing with our [military] operation,” he said.