MOSCOW — A reduction or halt in Western arms shipments to Ukraine will accelerate the end of the conflict, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.
Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov attributed the decline in weapons deliveries to depleted stockpiles among Western nations. “To our understanding, the reason behind this decision was empty warehouses and shortages of these weapons in storage facilities,” he said. “But regardless, the fewer weapons are supplied to Ukraine, the closer the end comes to the special military operation.”
According to U.S. media reports, the Pentagon has suspended missile deliveries for air defense systems and precision-guided munitions due to low inventory, with resupply expected to take several months.
Commenting on Tuesday’s phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron, Peskov confirmed that the conversation was initiated by France and lasted over two hours. He added that neither side discussed the possibility of a face-to-face summit, noting that “the telephone format is sufficient for now.”
When asked whether Macron showed openness to negotiating peace terms that reflect recent battlefield developments, Peskov responded: “No, he didn’t send signals. Opinions were exchanged, but rather thoroughly.”
Peskov also stated that the Kremlin had not received any recent requests for direct talks from either Germany or the United Kingdom.
