Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin does not consider the possibility of releasing prisoners in exchange for easing sanctions and denies the existence of political prisoners in Russia, despite reports of 5729 political prisoners.

Dmitry Peskov stated that the Kremlin does not consider the possibility of releasing prisoners in exchange for easing sanctions and denies the existence of political prisoners in Russia, despite reports of 5729 political prisoners.

@ovdinfolive 30 Sep 2026, 13:10

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there are no political prisoners in Russia, commenting on The Atlantic's publication regarding potential easing of sanctions in exchange for their release, adding that Moscow has not discussed this issue with Washington.

@meduzalive 30 Sep 2026, 10:08

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia has not discussed with the US the possibility of releasing political prisoners in exchange for easing sanctions, as there are no political prisoners in the country.

@ostorozhno_novosti 30 Sep 2026, 09:56

Russia has not discussed the release of political prisoners in exchange for easing sanctions, as it categorically denies their existence, said Peskov.

@varlamov_news 30 Sep 2026, 09:53