Peskov said that Russia opposes a ceasefire, which would allow Ukraine to take a break: "Preparation for tripartite negotiations does not necessarily mean the cessation of hostilities. The Russian Federation is conducting a military offensive with the aim of denying Kyiv the ability to launch attacks in the country at all. He also said that Russian representatives would not raise the issue of Kiev's attacks on Russian refineries in Abu Dhabi.

Peskov said that Russia opposes a ceasefire, which would allow Ukraine to take a break: "Preparation for tripartite negotiations does not necessarily mean the cessation of hostilities. The Russian Federation is conducting a military offensive with the aim of denying Kyiv the ability to launch attacks in the country at all. He also said that Russian representatives would not raise the issue of Kiev's attacks on Russian refineries in Abu Dhabi.