Key takeaways from statements by Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, February 5:

Key takeaways from statements by Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, February 5:

▪️The Abu Dhabi talks on a Ukrainian settlement are not over yet, so it is too early to draw conclusions

▪️The Russian delegation is promptly reporting to President Vladimir Putin on the progress of the consultations in Abu Dhabi

▪️Russia regrets the expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), which will terminate at midnight as it was not extended by Washington

▪️Russia will maintain a responsible approach following the expiration of the New START treaty, guided by its national interests

▪️Moscow respects Beijing’s decision not to participate in agreements on strategic arms restrictions

▪️In yesterday’s call, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed the negative consequences that the New START treaty expiration would have on strategic stability

▪️Russia was informed in advance about Xi Jinping’s plans to hold talks with US President Donald Trump

▪️The Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied reports that Emmanuel Bonne, French President Emmanuel Macron’s diplomatic adviser, visited Moscow on February 3 for discussions with Russian officials

▪️Western media reports about alleged ties between US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence agencies cannot be taken seriously

Source: Telegram "tassagency_en"