Peskov recalled that Russian authorities have repeatedly said that Moscow’s goals could be achieved in different ways, “both by political and diplomatic means, and if it is not possible at the moment, unfortunately for us, it will be through military means.

The special military operation continues, and we know there is fierce fighting around Artyomovsk. Russian soldiers are showing heroism; we wish them success,” the spokesman said.

Peskov noted that “the Ukrainian regime sets its priorities,” when commenting on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statements about possible pressure from the Ukrainian people, who are calling on their leaders to reach a compromise in case of losing Artyomovsk.

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