Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov
Russian President Vladimir Putin's press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, dismissed a Bloomberg article claiming Russia would not resume negotiations with Ukraine until it fully controls Donetsk, calling the report speculative and urging not to take it seriously. He reiterated that the conditions for ending hostilities, set by Putin two years prior, remain unchanged and are well known to Kyiv.
Consensus
- Dmitry Peskov dismissed a Bloomberg article about Russia's negotiation stance with Ukraine as speculative.
- Peskov stated that the conditions for ending hostilities set by Vladimir Putin two years ago remain valid and unchanged.
- The conditions are said to be well known to Kyiv and all of the world.
- Peskov claimed that Ukraine could stop hostilities quickly if it took responsible action.
- Peskov emphasized that Russia has not abandoned negotiations, but continues pursuing its military objectives.
Points of divergence
- Peskov commented on Bloomberg's report about the return of territories in Kharkiv and Sumy regions, stating these are details unlikely to be discussed publicly. — vedomosti
- One source close to the Kremlin told Bloomberg that Russia’s Ministry of Defense assured the president it could achieve full control over the territory by year-end. — kommersant
- Bloomberg reported that Russia allegedly no longer wants to return certain territories to Ukraine and plans to keep them as buffer zones, specifically in Kharkiv and Sumy regions. — vedomosti
Coverage (7 sources)
- Peskov Advises Against Taking Bloomberg Article on Negotiation Conditions Seriously — РИАМО
- Peskov: Russia has not reviewed conditions for negotiations with Ukraine — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov Advised Not to Take Bloomberg Article Seriously — Дождь
- Peskov calls Bloomberg article on talks with Ukraine speculation — Коммерсантъ
- Peskov refutes Bloomberg report on Russia's refusal to negotiate over Ukraine — Вести
- Peskov calls Bloomberg article on the fate of Kharkiv region speculation — Ведомости
- Peskov: Bloomberg article on negotiation conditions is 'speculation' — Вечерняя Москва
Key entities
- Bloomberg
- Dmitry Peskov
- Russia
- Kremlin
- Ukraine
- Moscow
- Vladimir Putin
- Kyiv
- RBC
- DNR
- Donbass
- Donetsk
- Donetsk People's Republic (DNR)
- Kharkov Region
- Kharkovskoye
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