Kremlin rules out freezing Ukraine conflict, blames Kyiv

On July 25, 2026, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that freezing the conflict in Ukraine is impossible due to Kyiv's position. He also described Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure in the Azov and Black Sea regions as energy terrorism. Peskov outlined conditions for ceasing hostilities, though details were not specified in the headlines. The statements reflect Russia's current stance against a temporary halt in fighting.