Peskov called Zelensky's statement about the response to strikes on the energy sector an escalation

The words of Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky about the response to attacks on the energy sector are an escalation. The politician’s statement was appreciated by the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov, his words are quoted by RIA Novosti.

“This is a new statement in an escalatory style,” assessed Peskov.

The press secretary of the Russian president recalled Zelensky’s words about “plans for 40 days to crush the Russian economy,” noting that they were also escalatory in nature.