The Kremlin stated that the ceasefire declared by Russia will be implemented in the special military operation zone on May 8 and 9.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov made statements on current issues during today’s press briefing.
Peskov confirmed that the ceasefire declared by Russia for the special military operation zone will be observed on May 8–9.
Referring to the security measures taken due to Victory Day celebrations on May 9 in Russia, the Kremlin spokesman stated that additional measures had been implemented to ensure the safety of Russian President Vladimir Putin in light of threats coming from Kyiv, saying:
“Putin is protected carefully, like heads of state around the world.”
Statements made by Peskov during today’s press briefing:
- Putin is preparing for meetings to be held on May 9. Foreign guests will arrive in Moscow for the Victory Day celebrations.
- Additional security measures are being implemented in Russia due to the terrorist threat posed by the Kyiv regime.
- There has been no response from the Russian side to the ceasefire declared by Kyiv.
- Ensuring the safety of citizens is an absolute priority for the Russian leadership, and all measures taken comply with the law.
- Russia remains open to negotiations regarding Ukraine.
- U.S. negotiators are currently focused on America’s own issues for obvious reasons.
- Russia appreciates the United States’ mediation efforts in Ukraine and hopes they will continue.
- European Union countries are working toward escalating major conflict and tension on the continent, and that is their responsibility.
- Poland, like many other European countries, openly portrays Russia as the main threat, which Moscow категорically rejects.
- The Polish people will have to bear the financial burden, as Warsaw’s militarization plans will lead to high costs.
- Recently, the media has published many strange reports lacking logic but containing accusations against Russia.
- The Kremlin does not consider it necessary to comment on bizarre and baseless reports in foreign media containing accusations against Russia.