Thus, the Kremlin spokesman commented on the statement by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier that calls for a ceasefire during the conflict in Ukraine “are now not serious.” 

“Indeed, no negotiations are possible now, because the Ukrainian side absolutely denies them,” he said. 

According to him, Russia's special operation continues. 

Peskov also said that in order to start negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Kyiv's political will and readiness to discuss the requirements previously put forward by Moscow are needed.