Peskov: Putin Advocates Continuing Contacts With Kyiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin supports the position that at the working level it is necessary to continue contacts with Ukraine, the presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.

“Of course, the fact that the Kiev regime has acquired all the signs of a terrorist regime cannot but be taken into account in the future, it will be taken into account. But you know that at yesterday’s meeting our Minister of Foreign Affairs has expressed the point of view that, despite this, at the working level, it was necessary to continue contacts, and this point of view was supported by the head of state,” Peskov said to the question whether the Kremlin was allowed in the Kremlin. The suspension of negotiations with Ukraine in case of strikes on civilian facilities in Russia.

Peskov noted that the possible response of Russia to Sunday attacks on airfields of the Russian Federation will be given when the Russian military is considered appropriate.

The Kremlin spokesman also said that Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump did not discuss the softening or tightening of sanctions against Russia during a telephone conversation on Wednesday.

“No, the station topics were not touched on in any way,” he said.

Peskov also added that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be ready to connect to the negotiations of Iran and the USA under the Iranian nuclear program when it is necessary.

“As necessary. This is the process that takes place these days. And as necessary. You know that our dialogue continues with Tehran and Washington through various channels. Therefore, as necessary, the president will be able to connect, the Russian side will be able to connect,” he emphasizes.