Kremlin Dismisses Western Talk of Energy Ceasefire as 'Mere Rhetoric'
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European countries are focused on finding more money for weapons rather than pursuing a genuine ceasefire.
The Kremlin has dismissed Western discussion of a possible energy ceasefire in Ukraine as "mere rhetoric," according to a report by TASS.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that European countries are instead focused on finding additional funding to purchase weapons for Ukraine, rather than pursuing what he characterized as a genuine ceasefire on energy infrastructure.
Peskov's comments respond to previous statements from Western officials regarding potential limits on strikes against energy infrastructure amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
The report did not specify which particular Western statements or proposals prompted Peskov's remarks, nor did it detail Russia's own position on energy infrastructure strikes during the conflict.
Attacks on energy infrastructure have been a recurring feature of the war, with both sides accusing each other of targeting power grids and related facilities, particularly ahead of the winter months.
Sources
- Kremlin slams West’s talk of energy ceasefire 'mere rhetoric' for Kiev’s militarization — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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