Kremlin spox addresses Ukraine talks and Afghanistan clashes

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has commented on the Geneva negotiations, alleged Ukrainian sabotage plans, and the security situation in Afghanistan during a briefing on February 27.

According to him, Russian special services possess information indicating that Kyiv is preparing acts of sabotage targeting gas pipelines in the Black Sea. Moscow, he said, has recorded attempts linked to the preparation of such attacks and has repeatedly warned the Turkish side about potential threats to the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines.

Peskov also addressed developments along the Afghanistan–Pakistan border, noting that the Kremlin is closely monitoring the situation. He described the recent direct military clashes as a source of serious concern, saying they “do not bode well,” and expressed hope that the fighting would end soon.

“It is too early to draw any conclusions at this stage. Of course, the direct military clashes that have taken place do not bode well. Therefore, we hope that they will cease in the very near future,” he stated.

Commenting on negotiations related to Ukraine, the Kremlin spokesman said contacts between the parties are ongoing, while the date for the next round of talks will be announced once a final agreement is reached.

He added that Moscow has not observed any significant changes in Kyiv’s position so far. At the same time, he noted that the negotiation process is expected to continue in a trilateral format involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.

By Tamilla Hasanova