Contents tagged with Peskov
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Kremlin warns of escalation as US authorizes long-range missile strikes into Russia
In a move generating sharp international reactions, the United States has reportedly authorized Ukraine to conduct long-range ATACMS missile strikes into Russian territory. According to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, this decision spearheads a "new level of tension" in the ongoing conflict. Peskov's remarks, broadcasted through by RIA Novosti, highlight that Moscow's stance on American long-range missiles striking inside Russia was firmly stated by President Vladimir Putin back in …
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Kremlin dismisses reports of North Korean troops in Russia as 'contradictory'
North Korea, a close neighbor of Russia, maintains a broad relationship with Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated amid reports of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia's Kursk region.
Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov dismissed as contradictory the claims regarding North Korean military being sent to partake in Russia's military operations.
"We observe a lot of contradictory information; the South Koreans claim one thing, then the Pentagon states they have no …
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Russia dismisses German Intelligence claims of potential attack on NATO as 'illogical'
In a statement from Moscow on Monday, October 14, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismissed claims from Germany's Federal Intelligence Service (BND) head Bruno Kahl that Russia might be capable of launching an attack on NATO by the end of this decade at the latest. Peskov described Kahl's remarks as illogical, according to the Interfax news agency.
“Russia has never moved its military infrastructure towards NATO. The process has always been the opposite,” Peskov highlighted, …
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Kremlin: Russian Defense Ministry to set conditions for nuclear weapons use
In a recent development, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced on Sunday, September 29, that it will be the Russian Ministry of Defense that determines conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, in line with the updated nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation. Peskov made these remarks during an interview with Pavel Zarubin, a correspondent for the "Russia 1" TV channel.
Peskov said, responding to questions by the journalist about whether some of President Putin's outlined conditions …
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Kremlin dismisses concerns over Putin’s potential arrest in Mongolia amid ICC warrant
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there are no concerns regarding Vladimir Putin's trip to Mongolia, which acknowledges the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC). "No, no concerns," Peskov said on Friday, August 30, when asked by reporters if the Kremlin is worried about Putin's upcoming visit.
Peskov emphasized that the Kremlin has a "wonderful dialogue with our friends in Mongolia." When questioned about any negotiations with Mongolian authorities regarding the ICC …
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Peskov: Russia seeks concrete steps from Ukraine amid talks of potential peace dialogue
Russia is anticipating "concrete actions" from Ukraine if Kyiv is indeed ready for a "peace dialogue", said the Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during a briefing on Monday, July 22.
"What exactly is behind these words, what concrete plans are being discussed, what actions are being taken in this direction if the talk is serious—we cannot judge yet. We need to wait for concrete steps, if there will be any," Peskov said, commenting on the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's suggestion of …
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Kremlin warns of lengthy legal battles if West uses frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine
If Western countries decide to use the frozen assets of Russia to support Ukraine, this will lead to very long legal battles, said the Kremlin spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, during a briefing on Monday, February 5.
"In case such decisions are made, they would be deeply unlawful, and for those who make these decisions and those who implement them, there would be very long-term legal implications stretching over many decades," he assured.
Peskov stated that tampering with "someone else's property" …
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Kremlin: West will 'get tired' of supporting Ukraine
Russia is hopeful that the West will "get tired" of providing assistance to Ukraine, said the Kremlin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, at a press briefing.
"According to our predictions, fatigue from this 'conflict' and the absurd sponsorship of the 'Kyiv regime' will grow in various countries, including the United States. This fatigue will lead to fragmentation of the political establishment," said Peskov.
However, he believes that the United States will continue to support the Ukrainian …
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Kremlin: NATO’s security guarantees for Ukraine violate Russia's security
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that providing Ukraine with security guarantees is dangerous for the Russian Federation.
"Providing Ukraine with any security guarantees is extremely erroneous and very dangerous, they encroach on Russia's security. This can lead to negative consequences and make Europe much more dangerous for many years," said Putin’s spokesperson.
Earlier, Peskov said that Ukraine's accession to NATO would be a threat to the Russian Federation.
The U.S. …
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Kremlin: the West can convince Zelensky to negotiate with Putin
The Kremlin welcomes any peacemaking efforts aimed at resolving the situation in Ukraine and does not mind that Western politicians "lure" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the negotiating table, said at a briefing the press secretary of the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov.
"You know, President Putin has repeatedly said that we are always happy to welcome any efforts in terms of peacekeeping and support such efforts. As for luring someone, it is better to lure President Zelensky …