MOSCOW, April 9. /TASS/. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov addressed Russia’s plans to protect its interests at sea, the possibility of an Easter ceasefire, and relations with Europe in his daily briefing on Thursday.
TASS has gathered the key statements made by the Russian presidential press secretary.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin may hold talks with his Indonesian counterpart Prabowo Subianto in the foreseeable future: "I can confirm that preparations are indeed underway for such communication. We are preparing for talks. We will issue an announcement on the matter in due course."
- Moscow considers ·itself entitled to safeguard national interests amid recent incidents of piracy in international waters: "Over the past few months, we have all ·witnessed ·repeated incidents of piracy in international waters. These incidents of piracy have, among other things, harmed Russia’s economic interests. Russia considers itself entitled to and will take measures to protect its interests."
- Putin has so far made no decisions regarding an Easter ceasefire in the special military operation zone: "As of today, the supreme commander-in-chief did not make any decisions."
