Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said today that the military and information assistance provided by Western countries to Ukraine has prevented Russia from rapidly completing its offensive, but before reassuring that Russia will fulfill all its objectives.
“The USA, the UK, NATO as a whole permanently share information with the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Together with the arms deliveries (…) these actions do not allow the operation to end quickly,” Peskov told the press.
The spokesperson said that despite the comment, humanitarian corridors “work” at Azovstal steelworks, the last stronghold of Ukrainian fighters in the port city of Mariupol.
“The corridors are working today,” Peskov said.
Russian negotiator accuses Ukraine of ‘stepping back’ from deals
A Russian lawmaker involved in talks with Ukraine said negotiations were difficult, accusing Kyiv representatives of “stepping back” on existing deals, Tass news agency reported on Thursday.
According to Tass’ news, mediator Leonid Slutsky said, “I am one of the four negotiators on the Russian side. But it is difficult to negotiate. Ukrainian counterparts reach an agreement and then come back.”
* With information from AFP and Reuters
source: Noticias
