The Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called the statements about the dates of the "invasion" of Ukraine an element of provocation, to which the Russian president does not pay attention. He pointed out that the nature of Vladimir Putin's negotiations with Western colleagues contrasts significantly with the hysteria that is unfolding in the Western media. The Kremlin stressed that Russia has no plans to invade, and in its history it has "never attacked anyone." Russia has never attacked anyone first and has experienced so many conflicts that it does not even want to utter the word "war". This was stated by the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov in an interview with the Moscow. Kremlin. Putin."

“We remind you that Russia has never attacked anyone throughout its history. And Russia, which has survived so many wars, is the last country in Europe that wants to even pronounce the word “war,” Peskov stressed.

He also recalled that Moscow calls European countries "to reason", and asked them to ask themselves: why would Russia attack someone?

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has previously expressed the opinion that Russia is not withdrawing troops from the border with Ukraine, but rather is building up its military presence, which indicates a "very, very high" risk of invasion.

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New dates for the “invasion”

The Kremlin pointed out that Putin does not pay attention to Western statements about the dates of the “invasion” of Ukraine.

“The president himself does not pay attention to this, but in general, such statements, of course, are such an element of a provocative nature,” Peskov said.

He noted that the appearance of "invasion calendars" leads to an increase in tension, and this then affects the situation on the line of contact. As a result, Peskov said, "any spark, any unplanned incident or any minor planned provocation can lead to irreparable consequences."

Tensions on the line of contact in Donbass have been brought to a peak, a Kremlin spokesman said. Therefore, the “daily exercise to announce the date of the Russian invasion of Ukraine” is a very bad practice.

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Constructive dialogue and hysteria in the media

Peskov noted that no one in the West calls Ukraine for restraint.

“We do not hear a single statement that would call for restraint in Kiev. No one. Neither NATO, nor European capitals, nor Washington are urging Kiev to be careful, to be careful. It's like it doesn't exist. Of course, such a position can hardly be called, well, perhaps even adequate. I'm not talking about the objective," he said.

At the same time, the Kremlin spokesman noted that the nature of the negotiations between the Russian leader and the heads of Western countries on the situation around Ukraine contrasts sharply with the hysteria in the media of these states.

“Yes, questions are being asked that, “according to our data, there are aggressive plans.” But very, very diplomatically. The president answers all these questions in the most constructive way. Meaningful conversation, ”said the presidential press secretary.

He also pointed out that Putin has the opportunity to convey Russia's concerns to Western partners. “Many do not agree with him - either completely or partially. But everyone states that there is a basis for discussions, for continuing negotiations. And this is probably the most important thing," Peskov said.

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Where do the invasion rumors come from

According to the politician, there are various theories explaining why Western leaders and the media keep repeating that Russia has decided to attack Ukraine.

“For example, I heard the rationale from the field of conspiracy theory. But very logically impeccably built,” he said.

“There is Ukraine, which lost its territorial integrity as a result of an armed coup. And Ukraine, whose conceptual policy documents allow the use of force in the return of lost territories,” Peskov said. He again reminded that NATO, Britain and the United States send weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.

According to the Kremlin spokesman, “at the same time [the Ukrainian authorities] are provided with a diplomatic and political “roof”. “We have now switched a little [to jargon]," Peskov said. - "Roof", which says that if at least someone crosses the border of Ukraine, then there will be hellish sanctions."

In that case, he continued, Russia would become a pariah. “Does this not provoke Ukraine to solve the problem of Donbass by force? All the links in the chain testify to this," Peskov said. He noted that this was only a theory and that he had no other explanation for the daily invasion claims.

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There will be no talks with Zelensky

The presidential press secretary said that Putin would not hold talks with Zelensky, although the Ukrainian leader had previously asked him for a meeting.“Putin at the moment has every reason not to consider President Zelensky as a person who is ready, able and willing to implement the Minsk package of measures. If we consider all Zelensky’s statements in aggregate, it follows from them that he a) cannot, b) does not want to, and c) is not going to do this,” he said.

Peskov recalled that the President of Ukraine declares the discussion of a settlement in the southeast of the country as the main goal of the negotiations. However, Russia is not a party to the conflict, so Zelensky should talk to representatives of Donbass.

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