Ben Tavener
@bbcbentavener.bsky.social
Senior journalist, BBC News Moscow bureau
- Russia remains fully open to peace talks;
- Zelensky should strike deal now as his position will only grow weaker as Russian forces advance
- Zelensky should strike deal now as his position will only grow weaker as Russian forces advance
November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
- Russia remains fully open to peace talks;
- Zelensky should strike deal now as his position will only grow weaker as Russian forces advance
- Zelensky should strike deal now as his position will only grow weaker as Russian forces advance
This followed earlier comments by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov who told journalists there had been “no novations” in addition to what had been discussed in Alaska earlier this year.
November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
This followed earlier comments by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov who told journalists there had been “no novations” in addition to what had been discussed in Alaska earlier this year.
Dmitry Peskov added there was nothing in testing the Burevestnik (storm petrel) missile that should strain relations with Washington and that Russia was merely “ensuring its own security” given the “militarisation”, “hysteria” and “aggressive russophobia” it sees in Europe.
October 27, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Dmitry Peskov added there was nothing in testing the Burevestnik (storm petrel) missile that should strain relations with Washington and that Russia was merely “ensuring its own security” given the “militarisation”, “hysteria” and “aggressive russophobia” it sees in Europe.
The statement continues: “The United States remains a full-fledged participant of Intervision and will be represented in the international jury”.
Vassy told the BBC her withdrawal was due to an “unforeseen emergency”.
Vassy told the BBC her withdrawal was due to an “unforeseen emergency”.
September 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The statement continues: “The United States remains a full-fledged participant of Intervision and will be represented in the international jury”.
Vassy told the BBC her withdrawal was due to an “unforeseen emergency”.
Vassy told the BBC her withdrawal was due to an “unforeseen emergency”.
The original US entry, B.Howard, pulled out earlier this week - he told the BBC he withdrew due to “family issues”. The original US jury member also pulled out of Intervision.
September 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The original US entry, B.Howard, pulled out earlier this week - he told the BBC he withdrew due to “family issues”. The original US jury member also pulled out of Intervision.