It Depends on Putin's Decision: Peskov

The decision to extend the moratorium on strikes against energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine will depend on Russian President Vladimir Putin. However, Moscow will first discuss all violations by Kyiv with Washington. This was reported to TASS by the press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov.

"It will depend on President Putin's decision," he said in response to a question about whether the agreement would be extended on April 16. Peskov reminded that "the moratorium has essentially not been upheld on the Ukrainian side." He added, "Therefore, of course, it will be necessary to analyze these 30 days. There will likely be an exchange of information and considerations with the Americans. And then the supreme commander - the president - will make a decision," summarized the Kremlin representative.

On March 18, Russian and U.S. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump had a phone conversation during which they discussed the situation in Ukraine. Putin agreed to the proposal to refrain from attacking energy infrastructure facilities for 30 days and ordered the Russian Ministry of Defense accordingly. Later, Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine would support the proposal to cease attacks on energy facilities.