The Kremlin does not publicly discuss various proposals on the peace process in Ukraine, said Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
"Of course, it is not right to publicly discuss various data that may appear in various proposals regarding different approaches to the peace process. Therefore, I do not want to do that," Peskov told journalists, commenting on Vladimir Zelensky's words about the idea of creating a buffer zone in Donbas for an agreement in Ukraine.
Peskov also stated that Russia is open to a peaceful resolution of the situation in Ukraine.
"Russia is open to a peaceful settlement, but in the absence of such tools, we are continuing the special military operation," Peskov said.
According to Peskov, the deployment of NATO military contingents in Ukraine is absolutely unacceptable for Russia.
"This is a very important issue and a very important topic. The intention to deploy military contingents in Ukraine from NATO member countries has been discussed not for the first time. The pretext 'after the end of the conflict' is being voiced, but in fact, we have repeatedly reiterated at various levels our position that the deployment of military contingents of NATO countries is a fundamentally unacceptable action for us," Peskov told reporters, commenting on this statement.
Earlier, countries belonging to the "coalition of the willing" confirmed plans to send military forces to Ukraine after the end of the conflict.