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Kremlin Accuses Kyiv of ‘Lacking Will’ to Continue Peace Talks

Ukrainian officials said this week that negotiations had come to a standstill.

unwelcome expansion

Finland's NATO Membership ‘Definitely’ Threatens Russia – Kremlin

Moscow is ready to take further steps to “balance the situation” if Finland joins the Western bloc, the Kremlin said.

no simple answer

Western Arms to Ukraine Preventing ‘Quick’ End to Conflict: Kremlin

The Kremlin also responded to a New York Times report that U.S. intelligence helped Ukraine kill a number of Russian generals.

'instability' fears

Western Arms Shipments to Ukraine Endanger Europe, Kremlin Says

Russia has repeatedly complained about Western countries’ military support for Ukraine since Moscow launched its invasion.

'hostages to politics'

Wimbledon Bans Russian and Belarusian Players, but ATP Slams ‘Unfair’ Move

The Kremlin said earlier that banning Russian players from Wimbledon over the military campaign in Ukraine would be "unacceptable."

unanswered questions

Kremlin Says Not 'Authorized' to Discuss Moskva Warship Missing Crew

Several families have said that they cannot find their children who were serving on the Moskva.

Kremlin Says Frustrated by Dragging Ukraine Talks

Peace efforts have stalled following the discovery of atrocities against civilians after the Russian retreat from areas near Kyiv.

dismissed charge

Kremlin Says Biden 'Genocide' Claims 'Unacceptable'

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov added that the U.S. "has committed well-known deeds in modern and recent history."

dismissed intelligence

Kremlin Denies U.S., U.K. Claims That Putin 'Misled' Over Ukraine

Putin's spokesman said the State Department and Pentagon have no "real information about what is happening in the Kremlin."

Russia Will Gradually Transfer Gas Payments to Rubles: Kremlin

Moscow said it will now only accept payments from "unfriendly countries," including the EU, in its national currency.

Kremlin Sees No Breakthroughs at Ukraine Talks

Russian negotiators had pledged to “radically reduce military activity” near Kyiv and the northern city of Chernihiv following Tuesday's talks in Istanbul...

dismissed report

Kremlin Denies Abramovich Poisoned, Confirms Role in Talks

"This is part of information sabotage," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said of the poisoning reports.

Kremlin Says Biden's Comments on Putin 'Alarming'

During a visit to Poland on Saturday, Biden dubbed Putin "a butcher" who "cannot remain in power."

Kremlin Rebuffs Speculation as Defense Minister Unseen for Days

Sergei Shoigu reportedly last appeared in public on March 11 despite his leading role in Russia's military operation in Ukraine.

bombshell departure

Putin Aide Chubais Quits Kremlin, Leaves Russia

Anatoly Chubais is the highest-profile figure to break with President Vladimir Putin over his decision to invade Ukraine.

Russia Would Only Use Nuclear Weapons Faced with 'Existential Threat' – Kremlin

Days after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Putin announced that he had put the country's strategic nuclear forces on high alert.

need to negotiate

Kremlin Calls for More 'Substantial' Talks on Ukraine

So far, the talks have yielded little progress, with both sides blaming the other.

unheeded urging

Kremlin Rejects Top UN Court's Order to Halt Ukraine Invasion

The International Court of Justice ordered Russia to “immediately suspend” its offensive that President Vladimir Putin ordered on Feb. 24.

Ukraine Rejects Kremlin’s Signal on 'Neutrality' Compromise

Russia’s chief negotiator had said Kyiv proposed the Austrian and Swedish models of a “neutral and demilitarized state, albeit with its own army and...

Kremlin Defers to Russian Military on Deadly Mariupol Hospital Attack

The Mariupol city council said Wednesday’s attack on the children’s and maternity hospital killed three people and injured 17.

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