“We do not classify this statement as successful. Let’s not forget, after all, who started the war in the Donbass, where the Donbass is located, ”TASS quotes the press secretary of Russian leader Dmitry Peskov.

According to the representative of the Kremlin, the discussion is about the intra-Ukrainian conflict, and Russia, together with a number of countries, "is doing everything possible to help resolve the situation."

Answering the question whether the participation of the Russian side in rebuilding the Donbass is possible, he indicated that it depends on “what will happen” and how the settlement will take place.

Earlier, the Ukrainian minister said that Russia, after the end of the conflict in the Donbass, should pay reparations to Kiev.

In the State Duma, commenting on his words, they emphasized that Russia is not a party to the conflict and it is unreasonable to demand compensation from it.

The Federation Council RT also commented on Crickle's statement.