Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia is not considering the possibility of an energy truce with Ukraine and that Moscow's position on this issue has not changed. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to TASS. According to the Russian president's representative, 'Russia needs peace, not a truce,' and fully resolving the conflict without the participation of representatives of the Ukrainian authorities is, in his estimation, impossible.
Moscow's Position on the Energy Truce
The Kremlin also emphasized that Russia has not received specific conditions for an energy truce, so, according to Peskov, it is impossible to speak of any agreements being violated. At the same time, according to Obozrevatel, contacts regarding a possible truce are formally continuing, but no progress has been achieved. Peskov added that 'someone must make a responsible decision,' without specifying who exactly he meant.
Context: Trump's Statement and October 14 Strikes
The statement came against the backdrop of reports regarding massive strikes on Ukrainian territory. On the morning of October 14, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported strikes on energy and communication facilities in Kyiv, Kyiv region, and Kharkiv region, claiming that high-precision ground-based weapons and long-range attack drones were used. Recall that on October 11, US President Donald Trump announced the achievement of an energy truce, stating that both sides agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in turn, reported that Kyiv had not been informed of such an agreement in advance.
Reaction to Finnish President's Statements
Separately, Peskov commented on recent remarks by Finnish President Alexander Stubb, who reported that a meeting of Ukrainian, American, and European delegations in Norway succeeded in finding new ideas for a peaceful settlement and that these proposals would be handed over to the Kremlin. Stubb stated that 'peace requires patience,' but 'war does not wait' and 'people die every day.' In response, the Kremlin representative noted that repeating the pan-European position on Ukraine 'is unlikely to become a constructive contribution to the settlement.'
Other Statements on the Settlement Track
This same week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's demands regarding the holding of elections. Furthermore, according to RBC-Ukraine, Russia publicly acknowledged the limitations of its capabilities in repelling all attacks by Ukrainian strike assets. The combination of these statements indicates that, despite the rhetoric about seeking a peaceful solution, no practical steps toward de-escalation have been recorded from either side.
