The Kremlin announced today that it is closely monitoring Ukraine’s efforts to join the European Union, especially in the light of growing defense cooperation within the European Union. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov said the issue “requires our attention because we are all aware of the intensification of discussions in Europe on strengthening the EU’s defense […]
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Russia: No agreement reached with Turkey on Ukrainian wheat – ‘Rubles vs. gas’ scheme works
The Kremlin noted on Thursday that no agreement had been reached with Turkey on the export of Ukrainian wheat through the Black Sea, with Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peshkov saying efforts were continuing, according to Reuters. Turkey is trying to reach an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to reopen maritime corridors for Russian grain exports, […]
Peshkov: No real basis for Russia’s bankruptcy – The West is pushing us into artificial bankruptcy
There is no reason for Russia to go bankrupt and not pay part of its debt, said Dmitry Peshkov, a spokesman for the Russian presidency, as the country struggles to find ways to pay interest payments to its government bondholders, a difficult exercise in the middle. of Western sanctions for Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The […]
Kremlin: We are not “closing the window” to Europe
Russia does not intend to “close the window” on Europe, the Kremlin said today. Asked if the difficult relations with Europe were turning the clock back on Peter the Great’s efforts to open Russia to Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov said: “We have no plans to close anything,” Reuters reported. The Kremlin said today that […]
The Kremlin does not rule out a meeting between Putin and Zelensky
LAST UPDATE: 14.10 Russia today accused the United States of adding fuel to the fire by supplying advanced missiles to Ukraine and said it did not believe Kyiv would launch them against Russian soil. “We believe that the United States is deliberately adding fuel to the fire. The United States is clearly on the line […]
Kremlin accuses Ukraine of ‘contradictory’ statements on peace talks
The Kremlin said today that it blamed Ukraine for “freezing” peace talks between the two countries, saying it was unclear what Kyiv wanted. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov told a news conference: “The Ukrainian leadership is constantly making contradictory statements. This does not allow us to fully understand what the Ukrainian side wants.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Kremlin: West responsible for blocking grain exports from Ukraine
The Kremlin today rejected allegations by the United States and the European Union that Russia had blocked grain exports from Ukraine and accused the West of creating sanctions by imposing sanctions, according to Reuters. “We do not accept these accusations. Instead, we blame Western countries for taking action that led to this,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry […]
The Kremlin has blamed the West for the food crisis
The Kremlin warned today that Russian troops should be on alert for “terrorist attacks” following Sunday’s attack on the Moscow-appointed mayor of the southern Ukrainian city of Enherkhodar. “Our soldiers must be vigilant and take steps to prevent such terrorist attacks,” said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov. At the same time, the spokesman for Russian President […]
Kremlin: Arms delivery to Ukraine ‘threatens Europe’ security
The delivery of weapons to Ukraine “threatens the security” of Europe, the Kremlin assessed today after the new call of the British Foreign Secretary Liz Tras to give more heavy weapons and planes in Kyiv. “This tendency to flood Ukraine with weapons, mainly heavy weapons, is an action that threatens the security of the continent […]
Kremlin: Those who refuse to pay for gas in rubles will be cut off
LAST UPDATE: 14.20 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peshkov on Wednesday denied allegations that Moscow was using gas supplies as a tool of blackmail after Russian energy giant Gazprom cut off gas exports to Poland and Bulgaria. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Gazprom’s announcement was another attempt by Russia to use natural gas as […]