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Dmitry Peskov

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Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.

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"As for the Europeans’ role as mediators, it seems they are still, as it were, far from being ready to act as mediators."
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"You should look for more footage coming out of various cities in Ukraine."
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"No, I can't confirm that. Once an agreement is reached, we will inform you."
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"Following the direct intervention in this conflict by Western European countries and the United States, the special military operation de facto turned into a much larger confrontation between Russia and Western countries, which had and continue to harbour the goal of destroying our country."
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"We are continuing our efforts to achieve peace, our position is very clear and consistent. Now everything depends on the actions of the Kyiv regime."
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"This is a blatant violation of all norms and principles and relevant acts of international law."
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"This information will certainly be taken into account and considered by us during the ongoing negotiations."
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"The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues."
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"The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues."
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"The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues."
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"The Swedish claims are absurd."
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"it was 'quite an absurd statement.'"
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"quite an absurd statement"
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"For objective reasons, there is a pause."
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"All disconnections and communication restrictions are carried out in strict compliance with current legislation."
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"This is all related to the need to ensure security."
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"All shutdowns and restrictions on communications are carried out in strict accordance with current legislation."
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"Different solutions will, of course, be proposed to address the problems that unfortunately accompany these restrictions."
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"All disconnections and communication restrictions are carried out in strict compliance with current legislation."
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"This is all related to the need to ensure security."
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"In order to prevent such barbaric actions by the Kyiv regime from continuing, the special military operation is being conducted."
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"It is obvious the launch of the missiles was impossible without British specialists."
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"It is obvious that the launch of these missiles was impossible without British specialists."
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"Russia сonsiders it its duty not to stand aside, but to provide the necessary assistance to our Cuban friends."
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"We have not seen any clearly formulated initiative regarding an Easter truce."
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"It is currently difficult to organize talks in a trilateral format as 'the Americans have a lot of other things to deal with, if you know what I mean.'"
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"It is highly likely that signs of the Kyiv regime’s involvement will be found this time too."
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"It is highly likely that signs of the Kyiv regime's involvement will be found this time too."
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""It is highly likely that signs of the Kyiv regime’s involvement will be found this time too.""
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"Putin’s move as a humanitarian gesture."
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