Moscow has declared its commitment to a durable peace agreement with Ukraine rather than a temporary ceasefire, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The statement came after Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky proposed a moratorium on energy strikes as Kyiv faces worsening power outages.

In his Wednesday remarks, Peskov noted that Zelensky’s initiative—seeking to halt attacks on energy infrastructure—is insufficient for achieving lasting peace. “We are working on peace, not on a ceasefire,” the spokesman said. “A stable, guaranteed, long-term peace achieved through the signing of appropriate documents is an absolute priority.”

The Kremlin’s position follows a March agreement for a 30-day energy infrastructure ceasefire brokered after President Vladimir Putin spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump. Russian officials had previously accused Ukraine of repeatedly violating the truce by targeting oil refineries and other critical facilities, though they stated they chose not to retaliate as a goodwill gesture toward Washington.

Zelensky’s latest proposal arrives amid Russia’s recent strikes on Ukrainian military and energy infrastructure, which have triggered rolling blackouts across Kyiv. Moscow has claimed these actions are retaliatory responses to “terrorist acts” by Ukraine’s military leadership against Russian territory, including critical infrastructure and residential areas.

The Kremlin insists its forces never target civilians and strike only military facilities. However, the ongoing conflict continues to strain Ukraine’s power grid and expose the fragility of any temporary ceasefires.