Kremlin confirms strike moratorium following Trump’s request

The Kremlin has confirmed that Russia has agreed to hold off on military strikes against Kyiv until February 1, following a direct request from US President Donald Trump.

Speaking at a briefing on January 30, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the request aims to create more favorable conditions for negotiations toward resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Caliber.Az reports, citing Russian media.

“Russia has agreed to refrain from strikes on Ukraine until February 1 at Trump’s request,” Peskov stated.

Peskov also clarified the context surrounding proposed talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. According to the spokesperson, it was Zelenskyy who initiated the request for a meeting, not Putin.

“Initiatively, Putin did not invite Zelenskyy anywhere and did not propose any meetings… Zelenskyy himself is initiating the meeting. In response, President Putin replied that yes, we are ready, but only in Moscow. It is very important to remember this,” Peskov emphasized.

He further suggested that Zelenskyy’s insistence on refusing territorial compromises indicates that Kyiv has no immediate plans for a peaceful resolution.

By Vafa Guliyeva