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 →
"Britain is involved in this war on the side of the Kyiv regime. Britain methodically and regularly adds fuel to the fire."View Story →
"Britain is involved in this war on the side of the Kyiv regime. Britain methodically and regularly adds fuel to the fire."View Story →
"There were no meetings with the president of Russia."View Story →
"Contacts between intelligence agencies are a positive phenomenon, a positive process."View Story →
"No such decisions have been made yet."View Story →
"Therefore, given this terrorist threat, all measures are, of course, being taken to minimise the danger."View Story →
"Moscow isn’t considering the possibility of leaving the partnership with the Organization of the Exporting Petroleum Countries and hopes the UAE’s exit from the group doesn’t mean the end of the broader OPEC+ alliance."View Story →
"We of course would like to hope so."View Story →
"Moscow will not comment until it hears or sees any credible evidence or tangible facts."View Story →
""We have our own political system, our own political process.""View Story →
"If additional volumes of our oil are dropped from the market, prices will rise further from current levels, which are already above $120 a barrel."View Story →
"The EU's sanctions were illegal and all Russians should be removed."View Story →
"Russia was ready for dialogue but will not initiate such contacts ourselves."View Story →
"We don’t need anyone’s permission to be proud of our Victory Day."View Story →
"Ukrainian 'terrorist activity,' by which he clearly meant the surge of drone and missile strikes."View Story →
"We're talking about the operational situation."View Story →
"But the issue of a Ukrainian settlement is far too complex, and reaching a peace agreement is a very long way with complex details."View Story →
"But the issue of a Ukrainian settlement is far too complex, and reaching a peace agreement is a very long way with complex details."View Story →
"It is clear that the American side is in a hurry, but the issue of a Ukrainian settlement is too complex."View Story →
"We have very serious expectations for this visit."View Story →
"All issues that are on the economic agenda of our bilateral relations will naturally be addressed."View Story →
"We have very serious expectations for this visit."View Story →
"All issues that are on the economic agenda of our bilateral relations will naturally be addressed."View Story →
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