<h1>Kremlin Rejects Trump's Suggestion Linking Ukraine Conflict to Oil Prices, Emphasizes Security Issues Over Economic Factors.</h1> The Kremlin dismissed US President Trump's assertion that lowering global oil prices could resolve the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that the issue is unrelated to oil prices. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the conflict stems from Western disregard for Russian security concerns, not economic factors. Peskov reiterated Russian President Putin's stance that military action in Ukraine was necessary to counter NATO expansion and protect Russian speakers. Despite Trump's claim that Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is open to peace talks, Peskov noted Zelenskyy's refusal to engage in dialogue with Moscow. The Kremlin remains open to discussions with Trump but awaits further signals.