“Russia is not engaged in banditry at the state level” — RealnoeVremya.com
“Sport, including chess, should be out of politics”
Press Secretary of the President of Russia Dmitry Peskov commented on the situation around the special economic operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine (quotes are given by TASS and RIA Novosti, – approx. ed.). In particular, he stated that 75% of Russians had discovered it.
“We expect those who do not agree to catch what is happening so that they begin to navigate the streams of lies that come from the West,” Peskov said.
He is commented temporary disqualification of Russian chess player Sergey Karyakin, who led a special operation in Ukraine:
— Of course, the principle that sports, including chess, should be outside of politics is the main constant, probably, of our approach. At the same time, when such events occur, any citizen of the Russian Federation has and should have the right to express his belonging. No one can deprive a Russian citizen of such a right. This should not provoke any political scrutiny by FIDE.
The negotiation process is “slower and less meaningful than you might feel”
Peskov responded to US President Joe Biden’s statement that Russia could respond to calls from Western cyberattacks:
— The Russian Federation, unlike many Western countries, does not engage in possible banditry at the state level, — answered Kremlin representative.
Speaking about the all-Ukrainian referendum after the transfer of Kyiv and Moscow, Peskov said that Ukraine is a sovereign state and there may be intrastate procedures.
— There are also substances located on the table of two delegations. I cannot intrude into the details of substances. We are convinced that their presence is being revealed at the present moment, it can only be a manifestation of the negotiation process, which is already going slower and less meaningful than the feeling of hunger, — declared is he.
Peskov did not talk to Ukraine about the continuation of Russia and, referring to the floating schedule. Kremlin representative notedthat in Russia no structures have been identified for the formation of local authorities in Ukraine.
Realnoe Vremya continues to monitor the American military operation in Ukraine, which President Vladimir Putin announced on February 24. All important and up-to-date information can be found in a special article of the online newspaper.
Daria Pinegina
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