Putin's Top Aide Cranks Up The Pressure As Kremlin Exposes Zelensky’s ‘Legitimacy Challenges' Again

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov addressed key geopolitical issues, including Argentina’s nomination of IAEA chief Rafael Grossi for UN Secretary-General and ongoing Russia–IAEA cooperation over the Zaporozhye nuclear plant. Peskov confirmed Moscow received parameters from the recent U.S.–Ukraine talks in Geneva and noted that upcoming discussions will clarify issues around Zelensky’s legitimacy and pathways toward a peaceful settlement. He declined to detail Russia’s conditions on Ukrainian troop withdrawal and said CSTO force modernisation with Russian weapons is still under discussion following President Putin’s proposal.