Russia is ready to explain that it does not occupy Ukrainian territory.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Photo: Getty

Commenting on the statement by the leading candidate in the first round of the Ukrainian presidential election, Vladimir Zelensky, regarding his intention to offer Russia the return of territory and compensation, a Kremlin representative emphasized: "We are ready to explain to any Ukrainian citizen that Russia does not occupy any Ukrainian territory, and there are no discussions on this matter."

Peskov noted that the self-proclaimed republics in southeastern Ukraine "are being torn apart by Ukrainian officials," while mentioning the Crimean Peninsula in this context is unacceptable because the topic "is already completely settled."