MOSCOW, May 21. /TASS/. Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on Russia’s readiness for dialogue with European countries, progress on the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline, and the possibility of fuel shortages during his daily briefing on Thursday.

TASS compiled the key statements made by the Kremlin spokesman.

On the president’s schedule

- Russian President Vladimir Putin will present Hero of Russia stars to special military operation veterans and honor other distinguished Russian citizens at the Kremlin.

- Putin also has a high-level joint Russian-Belarusian event scheduled.