Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Pieskow gave an interview to the Indian agency ANI. He was asked about the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. – When it all started, it started against the regime in Kiev. And now it continues as war between Russia i NATO. That's why it took a long time and will continue to take a long time, said Peskov.
Putin's politician “does not think” that “it is possible to answer the question of when (the war – ed.) may end.” – All I can say is that this will end as soon as we achieve our goals – he specified.
Peskov also stated that Kyiv does not want to negotiate with Russia. “We continue the military operation because currently both Kyivas well as its leaders in Washington, refuse the possibility of peaceful negotiations,” he said.
Meanwhile, in recent days Volodymyr Zelensky he said that “talks are possible provided that Ukraine will not be alone and will be strong“The statement was made on November 16, during an interview on the occasion of the centenary of Ukrainian Radio.
Russia is changing its doctrine. “Necessary” update
November 19 Vladimir Putin signed a decree changing the Russian nuclear deterrent doctrine. In an interview with ANI, Peskov said that it was a “necessary” update and adaptation of Moscow's nuclear policy to “today's realities.”
“Government officials in United States they decide to use their weapons, American-made weapons, v. Russian Federation. This is a clear example of a new situation and it confirms how necessary it is to update the concept,” Peskov said.