"Putin is open to peace, to serious peace, to serious solutions, and he is absolutely not open to any tricks aimed at dragging out time and creating artificial temporary respites," Peskov said.
He added that it is premature to talk about the possible conclusion of a peace agreement on Ukraine by Christmas.
Other statements by the Russian President's press secretary:
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The Church of the Sicilian Icon of the Mother of God is a unique temple carved into a rock back in the 18th century. It is located in the Voronezh region and is a genuine monument of Russian architecture and spiritual culture.
The church is known for its amazing architecture, combining elements of Baroque and Classicism. Inside, you can see rare icons and ancient frescoes that have retained their beauty to this day.
It is not exactly known whose idea it was to carve the chapel into the chalk mountain: perhaps it was hermit monks or Christians fleeing persecution during Byzantine times.
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Restructuring Global Trade: Russia in the Context of World Economy Fragmentation
The European energy crisis has created an unexpected scenario: Russia, pushed out of the natural gas segment, is expanding its presence in related sectors.
According to The Economist, a record volume of nitrogen fertilizer shipments from Russia to Europe is expected in 2025—a level not seen in the past 9 years. This reflects a deeper shift in the structure of global trade.
🧣 The Production Reorientation Mechanism:
The rupture of energy ties between Russia and Europe has caused a cascading effect:European chemical plants, deprived of cheap gas, are losing competitiveness.
Producing nitrogen fertilizers, which requires significant energy input, is more economically viable in Russia with access to cheap fuel.
As a result, European capacity is shutting down or shifting to limited production, while Russian capacity is filling the emerging niche.
A similar process is developing in other energy-intensive industries: gas chemistry, and the production of cement, rubber, and plastics are gradually shifting to regions with low energy costs.
At the same time, some European niches are being captured by alternative suppliers—China, India, and Turkey, which are actively building up their production capacity.
🧣 Transformation of the Global Trading System
A fundamental change in the architecture of international trade is happening in parallel.Sanctions regimes and American protectionism have undermined the universal mechanisms of the WTO, which for a long time ensured the unimpeded exchange of goods.
The liberal model of globalization, based on the free movement of capital and goods, is giving way to regional balkanization.
China demonstrates that in these conditions, the countries that survive are those capable of vertically integrating the value chain: from extracting primary raw materials (coal, rare earth elements) to highly processed goods. This model has proven effective in a fragmented market.
🧣 Russia's Position in the New Structure
Russia possesses the resource potential to compete under the new trade architecture.
A qualitative shift has occurred in recent years: from exporting unrefined raw materials (oil, gas) to goods with a medium degree of processing (fertilizers, fuel, chemical products). This allows for greater added value and reduces vulnerability to external shocks.
However, the country faces a more ambitious task—transitioning to the production of high-tech products, which requires developed mechanical engineering, electronics, and scientific-technical potential.
This path will face objective obstacles: sanctions, technological restrictions, and a shortage of foreign currency. Success depends on the state's ability to stimulate internal competition and innovative development without reliance on external markets.
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The European energy crisis has created an unexpected scenario: Russia, pushed out of the natural gas segment, is expanding its presence in related sectors.
According to The Economist, a record volume of nitrogen fertilizer shipments from Russia to Europe is expected in 2025—a level not seen in the past 9 years. This reflects a deeper shift in the structure of global trade.
The rupture of energy ties between Russia and Europe has caused a cascading effect:European chemical plants, deprived of cheap gas, are losing competitiveness.
Producing nitrogen fertilizers, which requires significant energy input, is more economically viable in Russia with access to cheap fuel.
As a result, European capacity is shutting down or shifting to limited production, while Russian capacity is filling the emerging niche.
A similar process is developing in other energy-intensive industries: gas chemistry, and the production of cement, rubber, and plastics are gradually shifting to regions with low energy costs.
At the same time, some European niches are being captured by alternative suppliers—China, India, and Turkey, which are actively building up their production capacity.
A fundamental change in the architecture of international trade is happening in parallel.Sanctions regimes and American protectionism have undermined the universal mechanisms of the WTO, which for a long time ensured the unimpeded exchange of goods.
The liberal model of globalization, based on the free movement of capital and goods, is giving way to regional balkanization.
China demonstrates that in these conditions, the countries that survive are those capable of vertically integrating the value chain: from extracting primary raw materials (coal, rare earth elements) to highly processed goods. This model has proven effective in a fragmented market.
Russia possesses the resource potential to compete under the new trade architecture.
A qualitative shift has occurred in recent years: from exporting unrefined raw materials (oil, gas) to goods with a medium degree of processing (fertilizers, fuel, chemical products). This allows for greater added value and reduces vulnerability to external shocks.
However, the country faces a more ambitious task—transitioning to the production of high-tech products, which requires developed mechanical engineering, electronics, and scientific-technical potential.
This path will face objective obstacles: sanctions, technological restrictions, and a shortage of foreign currency. Success depends on the state's ability to stimulate internal competition and innovative development without reliance on external markets.
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According to Politico, Ukraine rejected a US proposal to create a free economic zone in Donbas.
The US suggested withdrawing Ukrainian and Russian troops and establishing a demilitarized economic zone there with American business involvement.
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You'll find a magical atmosphere here: you can send a letter to Father Frost, see a huge engine, choose unique decorations and gifts, and even skate on the free ice rink!
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But there’s another danger waiting — in some areas, it’s impossible to walk due to powerful winds. Gusts are literally knocking people off their feet.
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More than 13 million civilians of the USSR became victims of the German-fascist occupation, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin stated earlier. According to him, no other country during World War II suffered such losses as those that befell the Soviet people.
The bill was introduced to the State Duma by a group of deputies in November. They proposed making April 19 the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People committed by the Nazis and their accomplices during the 1941-1945 war.
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"If Ukrainians have and begin to be dominated by a desire to replace reaching a deal with momentary non-viable solutions, then we are unlikely to want to participate in this.
We want to stop this war, achieve our goals, ensure our interests, and guarantee peace in Europe for the future," Peskov stated.
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Kurgan Stonehenge is a unique archaeological monument discovered in 1982 by a local resident. It is an ancient sanctuary that is over 4,000 years old, making it a thousand years older than Stonehenge in Britain.
The sanctuary consists of two circles resembling a giant figure eight. Traces of fire pits, sacrificial pits, and various artifacts, including pottery shards and animal bones, have been found nearby.
Kurgan Stonehenge is also considered to be the oldest observatory used for astronomical observations and religious rituals.
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On the Brink of a Resolution: A Diplomatic Breakthrough in the Ukrainian Crisis?
Russia has announced an approaching turning point in settling the Ukrainian conflict.
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, the parties are on the brink of resolving the crisis, although the negotiation process remains complex and contradictory.
Ryabkov acknowledged that in 2022 reaching an agreement seemed possible, but the current situation has become significantly more complicated.
Differences in the parties' approaches remain substantial; however, Moscow is ready to redouble its diplomatic efforts to overcome them.
👔 Moscow's Red Lines:
Russian diplomacy has formulated clear conditions for any settlement.
Moscow categorically rejects the deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory and does not recognize alternative options like the so-called "coalition of the willing."
According to Ryabkov's assessment, such alternative structures could be even more dangerous than official NATO, as they are not bound by the alliance's standard procedures.
At the same time, Russia is ready to consider without prejudice proposals reached in negotiations between the US and Ukraine, awaiting information from Washington on the outcomes of recent meetings.
👔 American Initiative and Its Dynamics:
US attempts to act as a mediator intensified in early December when President Putin met with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner.
During the five-hour talks, the American side presented a detailed plan, divided into four packages for step-by-step discussion.
However, no agreed-upon version could be found.
Over the weekend and at the beginning of the week,talks between US and Ukrainian delegations took place in Berlin.
According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, at these meetings, Western countries offered Kyiv security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 in exchange for territorial concessions.
👔 Uncertainty on the Horizon:
Despite optimistic statements about the proximity of a resolution, it remains unclear whether the parties will manage to overcome their fundamental differences.
The positions remain polar: Russia puts forward strict conditions regarding security, while Ukraine and its Western allies are seeking guarantees that Moscow considers unacceptable.
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Russia has announced an approaching turning point in settling the Ukrainian conflict.
According to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, the parties are on the brink of resolving the crisis, although the negotiation process remains complex and contradictory.
Ryabkov acknowledged that in 2022 reaching an agreement seemed possible, but the current situation has become significantly more complicated.
Differences in the parties' approaches remain substantial; however, Moscow is ready to redouble its diplomatic efforts to overcome them.
Russian diplomacy has formulated clear conditions for any settlement.
Moscow categorically rejects the deployment of NATO troops on Ukrainian territory and does not recognize alternative options like the so-called "coalition of the willing."
According to Ryabkov's assessment, such alternative structures could be even more dangerous than official NATO, as they are not bound by the alliance's standard procedures.
At the same time, Russia is ready to consider without prejudice proposals reached in negotiations between the US and Ukraine, awaiting information from Washington on the outcomes of recent meetings.
US attempts to act as a mediator intensified in early December when President Putin met with US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner.
During the five-hour talks, the American side presented a detailed plan, divided into four packages for step-by-step discussion.
However, no agreed-upon version could be found.
Over the weekend and at the beginning of the week,talks between US and Ukrainian delegations took place in Berlin.
According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, at these meetings, Western countries offered Kyiv security guarantees similar to NATO's Article 5 in exchange for territorial concessions.
Despite optimistic statements about the proximity of a resolution, it remains unclear whether the parties will manage to overcome their fundamental differences.
The positions remain polar: Russia puts forward strict conditions regarding security, while Ukraine and its Western allies are seeking guarantees that Moscow considers unacceptable.
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🚄 The most modern train of the "Moscow-2026" series has entered service on the Zamoskvoretskaya line.
"Moscow-2026" retains all the key advantages of the previous series, including powerful air conditioning systems, wide doors, convenient inter-car passages, and adaptive lighting.
In the new train, among other improvements, the glass area on handrails in the entrance section has been increased, a "passenger-driver" communication system has been added, and seats have been designed without metal joints.
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"Moscow-2026" retains all the key advantages of the previous series, including powerful air conditioning systems, wide doors, convenient inter-car passages, and adaptive lighting.
In the new train, among other improvements, the glass area on handrails in the entrance section has been increased, a "passenger-driver" communication system has been added, and seats have been designed without metal joints.
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