"Russia wants Ukraine to lift the ban on negotiations with Putin in order to discuss Zelenskyy's proposal to cease strikes on civilian targets." - said Peskov.

Peskov claims that the Russian dictator is, as always, allegedly ready for talks, but everything Russia does is present its own ultimatums and seeks to "negotiate" solely on its own terms.

Since October 4, 2022, by decision of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, any direct negotiations with Putin have been prohibited.