Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed Russian forces are advancing, dismissed reports of escalation and said peace talks remain effectively on hold.

Peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are on a “deep pause” as Russian troops press their offensive in eastern Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday. “We’re…

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has claimed Russian forces are advancing, dismissed reports of escalation and said peace talks remain effectively on hold.