# Kremlin: Kyiv unwilling to resolve conflict peacefully, Russia continues special operation

https://mins.news/en/item/35425

- TASS, 2026-08-28 09:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2178791

> Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Kyiv fully understands Moscow’s demands but does not want to discuss them peacefully. He said Russia is therefore continuing its special military operation while maintaining what he described as positive momentum on the front lines.

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