Kremlin says Russia has not achieved all goals in Ukraine war
Feb 24th 2026
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state-aligned media the operation continues because objectives remain unmet, while also claiming Moscow is open to talks as Kyiv rejects territorial concessions.
- Peskov told Kremlin-aligned RIA Novosti that occupying parts of Ukraine is framed as ensuring security for people in the east of Ukraine.
- He said Russia has not fully achieved its goals so the special military operation continues.
- Peskov claimed Russia remains open to political and diplomatic means and said resolution depends on the actions of the Kyiv government.
- President Zelenskyy has said Ukraine will not trade territorial concessions for a ceasefire.
- Western media have circulated peace plans that would freeze the front and create demilitarized zones, and President Putin recently called for a large-scale military buildup and broader mobilization.