Dimitri Peskov confirms the continuation of operations and rejection of partial agreements, and Putin stresses that the essence of the conflict is related to people, not lands.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the continuation of the special military operation and the cessation of military supplies to Ukraine, stressing that Russia wants a permanent peace and not a temporary truce, which President Vladimir Putin emphasized regarding creating conditions for a comprehensive settlement.
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Official statements of the Kremlin regarding the conduct of the military operation and the conditions for a peaceful settlement in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
“We are continuing the special military operation,” Peskov said. “It is important for us to stop naval receipts of military equipment, ammunition and fuel to Ukraine to meet the needs of the Ukrainian forces, which is currently taking place and will continue.”
He added: "The situation in the Black Sea is unique. Russia is responding to the strikes that Ukraine has begun to launch, and Ukraine must pay the price for that."
He pointed out that there are no specific details regarding the initiative led by Türkiye and the United Nations to hold negotiations including Russia and Ukraine on a ceasefire in the Black Sea.
He continued: "The Russian side is always open to negotiations."
Russia wants permanent peace, not a truce
Peskov stated: “The Kiev regime does not show any desire to conclude comprehensive agreements, and partial agreements will not bring us closer to reaching a peace settlement. The agreements must be comprehensive.”
He added: "As the president said yesterday, we do not need a truce, we need peace."
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Russia is ready to begin negotiations on the settlement in Ukraine and end them as soon as possible, but taking into account Russia's demands.
Putin stressed that the essence of the conflict is not related to territory, but rather to people. He added: "They tell us: What do you want next? You are already victorious, so enough is enough. The issue is not the area of land, but the people. The issue is that we need to create the conditions not for a truce, but for a lasting peace over a long historical period."

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