On July 27, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said at a regular press briefing that the current news that Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump may discuss an “air cease-fire” plan is pure media speculation and has no factual basis. He emphasized that there are currently no specific elements of any new plan or new proposal for mediation on the Ukrainian issue. Regarding the protection of Russian merchant ships, Peskov said that international law prohibits armed merchant ships, and there is no way to talk about installing defensive equipment on merchant ships, but the Russian Navy can take measures to ensure their safety.

On July 27, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov said at a regular press briefing that the current news that Ukrainian President Zelensky and US President Trump may discuss an “air cease-fire” plan is pure media speculation and has no factual basis. He emphasized that there are currently no specific elements of any new plan or new proposal for mediation on the Ukrainian issue. Regarding the protection of Russian merchant ships, Peskov said that international law prohibits armed merchant ships, and there is no way to talk about installing defensive equipment on merchant ships, but the Russian Navy can take measures to ensure their safety.