(VOVWORLD) - Russia does not want a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine, but peace, after its “conditions and goals are met and achieved," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
 Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. (Photo: TASS) |
Commenting on the idea of sending EU troops to Ukraine at the end of the conflict, Peskov indicated that the idea can and should be debated during negotiations.
Russia remains open to negotiations to resolve the conflict, is ready for them, and considers them “possible and necessary” the spokesman said, but warned that Russia will continue to carry out its special military operation, if Ukraine refuses talks.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reaffirmed Germany's robust military and financial support for Kyiv.
Speaking at the 7th German-Ukrainian Economic Forum in Berlin on Friday, Scholz announced that Berlin will supply Kyiv with a sixth IRIS-T SLM system, additional Patriot system launchers, and more Gepard tanks by the year's end, building upon its existing contribution of five IRIS-T SLM systems, three Patriot systems, and over 50 Gepard tank, as well as more support for Ukraine’s energy, economy, and investment.