# Russia opposes ceasefire as a ‘respite’ for Kyiv, Kremlin says

https://mins.news/en/item/122673

- TASS, 2026-10-30 15:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2211035

> Dmitry Peskov said Russia supports a durable peace but opposes a ceasefire that would give Ukraine a “respite.” Moscow does not plan to halt combat operations ahead of trilateral talks on the conflict in Abu Dhabi.

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