15.07.2025 18:20
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded to U.S. President Trump's statements about continuing military support for Ukraine. In his statement, Peskov said, "Decisions made in Washington, in NATO countries, and directly in Brussels are perceived not as a signal for peace from Ukraine, but as a signal to continue the war."
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov stated in response to U.S. President Donald Trump that "Decisions made in Washington, NATO countries, and directly in Brussels are perceived by Ukraine not as a signal for peace, but as a signal to continue the war."
Tensions are rising along the Russia-U.S. line. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump made harsh statements against Russia and Russian President Putin.
THE KREMLIN'S RESPONSE WAS PROMPT
From the Russian side, the response was swift. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitriy Peskov commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding Russia during a press conference in the capital, Moscow.
"WE NEED TIME TO ANALYZE"
Kremlin Spokesman Peskov said, "The statements of the U.S. President are very serious. Some specifically address President Putin. We definitely need time to analyze what is being said in Washington. President Putin will certainly comment when he deems it necessary."
"PERCEIVED AS A SIGNAL TO CONTINUE THE WAR"
When asked about the assessment of new arms shipments to Ukraine, Peskov stated, "Decisions made in Washington, NATO countries, and directly in Brussels are perceived by Ukraine not as a signal for peace, but as a signal to continue the war." Peskov reiterated that Russia is ready to continue direct negotiations with Ukraine and is waiting for a signal from Kiev regarding when the next negotiations will take place.
WHAT DID TRUMP SAY?
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly expressed his disappointment with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and yesterday he announced that new arms deliveries would be made to Ukraine.
Trump also stated that if Russia does not reach a peace agreement regarding Ukraine within 50 days, he would increase the tariffs imposed on Russia by 100%.