Russian President’s Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov in an exclusive interview with Pavel Zarubin in the “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” program on TV channel “Russia 1” commented on the escalation which is currently taking place in the Donbass. Here are the key points:
– The tension in the Donbass is escalated to the maximum and any spark could lead to “irreparable consequences.”
– At the same time, the Russian Federation once again denied plans to attack Ukraine. Peskov called the date of the attack regularly “updated” by the Western media a “provocation”.
– Putin has the opportunity to convey the concerns of Russia. And many do not agree with him, or with all, or in part. But every time everyone states that there is a basis for discussions, for the continuation of negotiations. And this is probably the most important thing.
– Russia never attacked first and doesn’t even want to talk about war.
– The daily exercise of announcing a “date for Russia’s invasion” of Ukraine could be detrimental.