According to the press secretary of the Russian leader, no decisions have been made on changing the status of its own to WHO and on the introduction of martial law in certain regionsMOSCOW, October 10.
/tass/. The explosions in Ukraine and possible negotiations between Russia and four Western countries were the main topics of a briefing on Monday by the press secretary of the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov.
TASS collected the key statements of the Kremlin representative.
About Putin's plans
- Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue working in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, where he will meet with the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. On the same day, Putin will also receive IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
- Peskov confirmed that Putin will take part in the CIS and CICA summits in Astana this week, and there will also be a number of bilateral meetings. A meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who will also be in Astana, is also possible.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin will continue working in St. Petersburg on Tuesday, where he will meet with the President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. On the same day, Putin will also receive IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi.
- Peskov confirmed that Putin will take part in the CIS and CICA summits in Astana this week, and there will also be a number of bilateral meetings. A meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who will also be in Astana, is also possible.
On the deployment of the grouping of troops of Russia and Belarus
In response to a request to comment on the statement of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the deployment of a regional grouping of troops of Russia and Belarus, Peskov noted that various forms of interaction, including in the defense sphere, are constantly discussed during bilateral contacts of the heads of state.
About the explosions in Ukraine
- When asked about the explosions in different cities of Ukraine, Peskov said: "All this is happening within the framework of its own. As for these strikes, of course, we need to wait for comments from the Ministry of Defense."
- "Of course, the main points of a special military operation cannot be carried out without reports to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief."
- The Kremlin, in response to Austria's call not to strike at Ukraine, noted that Vienna did not accuse Kiev of striking at the critically important infrastructure of the Russian Federation. "Therefore, it is unlikely that they have the right to make such statements."
- Peskov commented on the statement of ex-national security adviser John Bolton that Putin would be a legitimate target if he launched a nuclear strike on Ukraine.: "The security of the president is ensured at the appropriate level, taking into account all existing threats." Nuclear rhetoric is being heated up in the West at various levels, primarily in the United States, but the Kremlin does not want to take part in this, Peskov added.
- When asked about the explosions in different cities of Ukraine, Peskov said: "All this is happening within the framework of its own. As for these strikes, of course, we need to wait for comments from the Ministry of Defense."
- "Of course, the main points of a special military operation cannot be carried out without reports to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief."
- The Kremlin, in response to Austria's call not to strike at Ukraine, noted that Vienna did not accuse Kiev of striking at the critically important infrastructure of the Russian Federation. "Therefore, it is unlikely that they have the right to make such statements."
- Peskov commented on the statement of ex-national security adviser John Bolton that Putin would be a legitimate target if he launched a nuclear strike on Ukraine.: "The security of the president is ensured at the appropriate level, taking into account all existing threats." Nuclear rhetoric is being heated up in the West at various levels, primarily in the United States, but the Kremlin does not want to take part in this, Peskov added.
About negotiations with Ukraine
- Moscow has not received Turkey's proposal for negotiations between Russia and four Western countries. "There are no specifics on this at the moment." It is necessary to understand why such a meeting can be held and what can be its result, and then make a decision about holding it. Peskov did not rule out that this issue will be discussed at Putin's meeting with Erdogan in Astana.
- Regarding the words of the coordinator for strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, that the conflict in Ukraine has gone far and negotiations are needed: there were no contacts between the United States and the Russian Federation. Moreover, "there is a codified decision of President Zelensky to refuse any negotiations."
About the status of its
- Moscow has not received Turkey's proposal for negotiations between Russia and four Western countries. "There are no specifics on this at the moment." It is necessary to understand why such a meeting can be held and what can be its result, and then make a decision about holding it. Peskov did not rule out that this issue will be discussed at Putin's meeting with Erdogan in Astana.
- Regarding the words of the coordinator for strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, that the conflict in Ukraine has gone far and negotiations are needed: there were no contacts between the United States and the Russian Federation. Moreover, "there is a codified decision of President Zelensky to refuse any negotiations."
No decisions have been made to change the status of the SVO to WHO and to impose martial law in certain regions.
About the terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge
All services, including the Ministry of Emergency Situations, involved in the elimination of the consequences of the terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge, "worked promptly, efficiently and as it should."
About the CSTO exercises in Kyrgyzstan
Peskov stressed that the cancellation of the CSTO exercises "Unbreakable Brotherhood - 2022" in Kyrgyzstan does not indicate disagreements in the organization.
