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Kremlin official Dmitry Peskov commented on the possibility of holding elections in Ukraine.
Moscow is ready to suspend strikes on Ukraine on election day if Kyiv decides to do so.
Kremlin official Dmitry Peskov spoke about Russia’s readiness to stop attacks on Ukraine during the voting period, RIA Novosti reports.
“If Kyiv really wants to hold elections, then the President of the Russian Federation [Vladimir Putin], the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, will be ready to give instructions not to strike Ukraine on election day. Precisely on election day,” Peskov said.

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