Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesperson, commenting on the role of European mediators in negotiations.
Notable Quotes
"As for the Europeans’ role as mediators, it seems they are still, as it were, far from being ready to act as mediators."View Story →
"You should look for more footage coming out of various cities in Ukraine."View Story →
"No, I can't confirm that. Once an agreement is reached, we will inform you."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"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."View Story →
"This is a blatant violation of all norms and principles and relevant acts of international law."View Story →
"This information will certainly be taken into account and considered by us during the ongoing negotiations."View Story →
"The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues."View Story →
"The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues."View Story →
"The goals haven't been fully achieved yet, which is why the military operation continues."View Story →
"The Swedish claims are absurd."View Story →
"it was 'quite an absurd statement.'"View Story →
"quite an absurd statement"View Story →
"For objective reasons, there is a pause."View Story →
"All disconnections and communication restrictions are carried out in strict compliance with current legislation."View Story →
"This is all related to the need to ensure security."View Story →
"All shutdowns and restrictions on communications are carried out in strict accordance with current legislation."View Story →
"Different solutions will, of course, be proposed to address the problems that unfortunately accompany these restrictions."View Story →
"All disconnections and communication restrictions are carried out in strict compliance with current legislation."View Story →
"This is all related to the need to ensure security."View Story →
"In order to prevent such barbaric actions by the Kyiv regime from continuing, the special military operation is being conducted."View Story →
"It is obvious the launch of the missiles was impossible without British specialists."View Story →
"It is obvious that the launch of these missiles was impossible without British specialists."View Story →
"Russia сonsiders it its duty not to stand aside, but to provide the necessary assistance to our Cuban friends."View Story →
"We have not seen any clearly formulated initiative regarding an Easter truce."View Story →
"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.'"View Story →
"It is highly likely that signs of the Kyiv regime’s involvement will be found this time too."View Story →
"It is highly likely that signs of the Kyiv regime's involvement will be found this time too."View Story →
""It is highly likely that signs of the Kyiv regime’s involvement will be found this time too.""View Story →
"Putin’s move as a humanitarian gesture."View Story →
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