Dmitry Peskov

Will use nuclear weapons in case of 'existential threat': Russia warns West over Ukraine invasion

In an interview with CNN`s Christiane Amanpour on Tuesday, when asked under what conditions Putin would use Russia`s nuclear capability,  Dmitry Peskov replied, "if it is an existential threat for our country, then it can be." 

Mar 23, 2022, 06:42 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov tests positive for coronavirus COVID-19

Russian President Vladimir Putin`s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and was receiving treatment at a hospital, the Interfax news agency reported.

May 12, 2020, 19:36 PM IST

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin did not have a secret G20 meeting: Kremlin

The Kremlin was responding to questions about a previously undisclosed conversation between Trump and Putin that caused alarm among some US politicians unhappy about Trump's handling of US-Russia relations. 

Jul 20, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Kremlin says 'too early' to speak of thaw in Russia-US ties

Peskov said both Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to be at the G20 summit in Germany in July, which "could serve as a good occasion" for them to meet.

May 11, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

Kremlin says will of Turkish people in referendum should be respected

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday that the results of Sunday's Turkish referendum, in which a majority voted to grant President Tayyip Erdogan more powers, should be respected.

Apr 17, 2017, 18:00 PM IST

Russia says continuing Syria operation to support Assad's forces

Russia on Wednesday said it was pushing on with its support for President Bashar al-Assad`s forces in Syria.

Apr 05, 2017, 18:39 PM IST

Kremlin says bank's meeting with Donald Trump's son-in-law was routine business

The Kremlin said that a meeting between Jared Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump`s son-in-law, and Russian state development bank Vnesheconombank was a routine business encounter.

Mar 28, 2017, 16:25 PM IST

Kremlin says US military boost should not disrupt balance of power

A proposed increase in US defence spending is an internal matter for Washington and does not concern Russia unless it disrupts the existing strategic balance of power.

Mar 03, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Russia considers returning Edward Snowden to US as ''gift''

Russia is considering turning over Edward Snowden as a "gift" to US President Donald Trump who had said the National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower deserves to be executed for being a spy, according to a senior American intelligence official.

Feb 11, 2017, 10:08 AM IST

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may speak by phone on Saturday: Kremlin

If it takes place, the conversation would be the first since Donald Trump was sworn in on January 20.

Jan 27, 2017, 13:03 PM IST

Kremlin hopes for rapport with United States, warns about differences

Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman voiced hope for a constructive dialogue with President Donald Trump's administration in comments broadcast today, but warned that differences will remain.

Jan 21, 2017, 20:08 PM IST

All communication channels between Russia, US frozen: Kremlin

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that nearly all the communication channels between Moscow and Washington were frozen, local media reported. 

Dec 22, 2016, 00:14 AM IST

Kremlin slams Washington's 'éxtremely scurrilous' hacking allegation; says stop talking or present proof

Barack Obama warned that the US would take action against Moscow after the White House accused Putin of direct involvement in cyber attacks designed to influence the US election.

Dec 16, 2016, 20:42 PM IST

Kremlin says missile deployment shouldn't hurt Russia-Japan peace talks

"Without doubt there are grounds for deploying the missiles but at the same time from our point of view, it should not in any way influence the centripetal trend," said Dmitry Peskov.

Nov 23, 2016, 16:46 PM IST

Five killed as Russian military chopper shot down in Syria: Kremlin

All five people on board a Russian military helicopter that was shot down over Syria on Monday are believed to have died, the Kremlin said.

Aug 01, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

Erdogan to visit Russia on August 9

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will visit Russia on August 9 for his first face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin since Moscow and Ankara mended ties damaged by the downing of a Russian jet last year, Turkish officials said on Tuesday.

Jul 26, 2016, 16:00 PM IST

Kremlin confirms Putin and Erdogan to meet in Russia early August

The Kremlin confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan plan to meet in Russia in early August.

Jul 20, 2016, 17:51 PM IST

John Kerry says, "Nice attack shows need to speed up work against terror"

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Jul 15, 2016, 14:04 PM IST

US missile shield in Romania goes live to Russian fury

Relations between NATO and Moscow have sharply deteriorated since Russia annexed Crimea from Ukraine in March 2014, sparking fears among other eastern European countries that they too could be the targets of Russian aggression.

May 13, 2016, 03:06 AM IST

Poland accuses Russia of terrorism over 2010 jet crash

Poland has accused Russia of downing a Polish presidential jet in 2010 in what it called an act of "terrorism," sparking an immediate retort on Monday from Moscow.

Mar 14, 2016, 17:59 PM IST