Kremlin Urges NATO to Hear Putin, Clarifies Nuclear-Test Remarks as Study Order

Overview

• Peskov told reporters NATO should listen to Putin to grasp Russia's stance, responding to Mark Rutte's remark that he no longer follows the Russian leader's speeches.
• He specified that the Security Council discussion produced a directive to examine the advisability of preparing for nuclear tests rather than an instruction to begin preparations.
• He said Moscow has received no reaction from Washington to Putin's comments or to reported successful trials of the Poseidon and Burevestnik systems.
• He characterized Western media coverage of Putin's directive as emotional and part of a broader anti-Russian hysteria.
• He noted that Russian diplomats face movement limits within the Schengen area and suggested the EU may impose additional visa restrictions, while highlighting Putin's active ties with Central Asian leaders.