Peskov says Russia’s energy-ceasefire position is unchanged
By The BriefBrief
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s position on an energy ceasefire with Ukraine had not changed and that Moscow seeks peace, not a truce. He also said Finnish President Alexander Stubb was unlikely to contribute to a Ukrainian settlement if he only repeated the common European position.
WHO:Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov
WHAT:Peskov said Russia’s position on an energy ceasefire with Ukraine was unchanged and that Russia seeks peace, not a truce.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 5:23 AM ET
WHERE:Russia
WHY:Peskov’s remarks addressed the energy ceasefire and prospects for a Ukrainian settlement; no further reason for Russia’s position was stated.
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