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Kremlin says Zelensky is not acting rationally and should join peace talks
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in a state of hysteria and unable to make considered decisions.
He argued that Zelensky would be willing to hold peace talks with Moscow if he were acting rationally.
Russia has repeatedly said it is ready to negotiate, including at presidential level.
Zelensky has also said talks are possible, but says an agreement on a ceasefire must come first.
Moscow rejects a ceasefire during talks, saying it suspects Ukraine could use the pause to prepare for more fighting.
The day before Peskov’s remarks, US President Donald Trump criticized Zelensky and said Ukraine needed a new president ready to make a deal with Moscow.
The accounts do not say that new talks have been agreed or when they might take place.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was in a state of hysteria and unable to act deliberately.
Peskov said Zelensky would be willing to engage in peace talks if he were acting rationally.
The remarks were made to Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin.
Vedomosti reported that Moscow has said it is ready for talks, while Zelensky has said a ceasefire agreement is needed before negotiations.
Moscow has rejected a ceasefire for the period of talks, saying it suspects this could allow preparations for renewed fighting.
- Who
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
- What
- Peskov said Zelensky was not acting rationally and should be willing to join peace talks.
- When
- October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Peskov spoke to Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin; the location was not stated.
- Why
- Peskov said willingness to engage in peace talks would show rational, deliberate action.
Kremlin/Russia
Zelensky/Ukraine
Peace talks
Kremlin/Russia
Peskov said Zelensky would be willing to engage in talks if he were acting rationally.
Zelensky/Ukraine
Zelensky has said negotiations require an agreement on a ceasefire.
Ceasefire during talks
Kremlin/Russia
Moscow is opposed to a ceasefire for the period of dialogue, suspecting it could be used to prepare for renewed fighting.
Zelensky/Ukraine
Zelensky has said a ceasefire agreement is necessary for negotiations.
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Zelensky, according to Vedomosti.
Peskov told Vesti reporter Pavel Zarubin that Zelensky was in a state of hysteria and should be willing to engage in peace talks.
- Speaker
- Dmitry Peskov
- Person discussed
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky
- Date of remarks
- October 11, 2026
- Interviewer
- Pavel Zarubin of Vesti
- Russia's position
- Moscow has said it is ready for negotiations but opposes a ceasefire during dialogue
What people are saying
Zelensky, naturally, being in a state of hysteria, is hardly capable of taking any deliberate actions right now. If he were capable of doing so, he would show a willingness to engage in peace talks.
Sources
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