The Kremlin reacted positively to the statement of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky that the peaceful track with Russia “lacking dynamics.” This was stated by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov, according to Friday, July 18, Russian state media.
This is a positive signal, ”said the Kremlin representative, emphasizing that Moscow would also like to“ add speakers to the negotiation process ”, but counts on a more realistic approach from Kyiv.
Moscow separates a Ukrainian track from dialogue with the United States
According to Peskov, Russia clearly shares the topic of Ukrainian settlement and the process of normalizing relations with the United States.
“Now there is a difficult process of withdrawing Russian -American relations from a fairly deplorable state,” he stressed.
According to the press secretary of the Russian leader, NATO remains a tool hostile to Russia, and any Western military presence in Ukraine is considered as a legitimate goal for the Russian armed forces.
“these are forced measures in response to the hostility of the alliance,” he said.
Commenting the new – 18th – a package of EU sanctions, the Kremlin representative indicated that Moscow considers it illegal.
“Russia has already gained immunity and adapted to life in conditions of restrictions,” Peskov said, adding that each new sanction round creates difficulties for its initiators.
The Kremlin promised to analyze measures to minimize possible damage.