Peskov Finally Speaks Out On The Drone Attack On Moscow

The Kremlin press secretary praised the "excellent work."

Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov commented for the first time on the explosions in Moscow that occurred a day ago, on June 18, Russian media reported. The high-ranking official stated that the capital’s air defense systems performed well and suggested looking at the consequences of Russian strikes on Kyiv. Among other things, he mentioned a willingness to negotiate—not with Ukraine, but with a third party. Peskov also clarified whether Vladimir Putin was aware of the drone attack on Moscow.

On the afternoon of June 19, Peskov held a brief press briefing and stated that Putin “regularly receives all operational reports,” according to the Telegram channel of the Russian media outlet TASS. The press secretary did not specify whether this briefing on June 18–19 included information about the drone attack on Moscow, about the clouds of smoke that blanketed the Russian capital after strikes on the Kapotnya oil refinery, or about the flying lid from an oil tank that was torn off after a possible air defense missile strike.

Russian media outlets primarily reported Peskov’s statement regarding the repulsion of the Ukrainian drone attack. According to him, Russia’s air defense systems demonstrated “high performance,” and this occurred “despite everything.” He went on to add that Putin was aware of the situation [note that at the time of publication, the Russian president had not mentioned the explosions in Moscow at all—Ed.].

The Kremlin press secretary also assured that the Russian Armed Forces were achieving “results” on the front lines, and subsequently mentioned the possibility of negotiations with the EU regarding Ukraine. According to him, Europeans must first familiarize themselves with the “real state of affairs,” stop “lecturing,” and stop issuing “some kind of ultimatums.”

Only under such conditions will Russia and Putin be ready to “resume dialogue” regarding the war in Ukraine.

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