Kremlin Says Ukraine “Will Have To Pay A Price” For Attacks
At a Glance
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Ukraine will “pay a price” for recent attacks on Russia.
- Moscow says its forces are continuing strikes on targets in Ukraine.
- Vladimir Putin said Russia remains open to negotiations but must assess its own interests.
- Putin cited Ukrainian attacks during Russia’s September parliamentary election and at a major economic forum in St. Petersburg.
The Kremlin said Monday that Ukraine was facing consequences for recent attacks on Russian territory, as Moscow continues what it calls a systematic military operation against targets in Ukraine.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s position on negotiations had been affected by recent Ukrainian strikes, while President Vladimir Putin said Moscow’s proposals for ending the conflict remain on the table.
Key Statement
“Ukraine will have to pay a price for the actions that have taken place in recent months. This is what is happening now.”
— Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman
Russian Position: Moscow says recent Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory have consequences and argues that its ongoing military strikes are part of that response.
Negotiations: Putin said Friday that Russia remains prepared to resume negotiations with Kyiv after Russia’s September parliamentary election, while emphasizing that Moscow must consider what is in its own interests.
Ukrainian Attacks: Putin cited what he described as a major Ukrainian attack on Moscow during the election, alleged strikes on polling stations, and a drone attack on St. Petersburg during an economic forum in June.
FYI
The Kremlin’s comments link recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia with Moscow’s military response and its approach to negotiations. Putin has said settlement proposals remain available, but the Kremlin continues to frame any diplomatic process around Russia’s stated security and strategic interests.
The remarks come amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and continuing uncertainty over the prospects for renewed negotiations. Russian and Ukrainian claims about attacks and their consequences should be treated separately and attributed to the respective sides.
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