In response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's remarks about the need to hold a referendum on the Ukrainian territorial issue, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said in an interview with the media on December 12, local time, that Russia is committed to achieving peace rather than an armistice. He said that if the Ukrainian proposal is an excuse for a temporary cease-fire and a chance to take a break, this will not work. He also said that peace in Ukraine requires reliable guarantees, and a secure, long-term peace that is understood by all parties should be achieved.

In response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's remarks about the need to hold a referendum on the Ukrainian territorial issue, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said in an interview with the media on December 12, local time, that Russia is committed to achieving peace rather than an armistice. He said that if the Ukrainian proposal is an excuse for a temporary cease-fire and a chance to take a break, this will not work. He also said that peace in Ukraine requires reliable guarantees, and a secure, long-term peace that is understood by all parties should be achieved.