Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation (file photo)

In response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s remarks that a referendum is needed on Ukraine’s territorial issues, Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, stated in a media interview on December 12 local time that Russia is committed to achieving peace, not a truce. He noted that if Ukraine’s proposal is intended as a pretext for a temporary truce and a breathing space, it will not work.

He also emphasized that peace in Ukraine requires reliable guarantees, and it should be a guaranteed, long-term peace that is understood by all parties.

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On November 11 local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that the question of possible compromises on territorial issues should be answered by the Ukrainian people through elections or a referendum.

Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation (file photo)

In response to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s remarks that a referendum is needed on Ukraine’s territorial issues, Dmitry Peskov, Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation, stated in a media interview on December 12 local time that Russia is committed to achieving peace, not a truce. He noted that if Ukraine’s proposal is intended as a pretext for a temporary truce and a breathing space, it will not work.

He also emphasized that peace in Ukraine requires reliable guarantees, and it should be a guaranteed, long-term peace that is understood by all parties.

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On November 11 local time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that the question of possible compromises on territorial issues should be answered by the Ukrainian people through elections or a referendum.