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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's war against Ukraine could already be over had Kyiv accepted a series of conditions previously set by Moscow, asserting that Russian victory is now imminent. The remarks reflect the Kremlin's continued public posture of confidence amid ongoing fighting. Peskov added that Russia will continue toughening its demands on Ukraine the longer the war drags on, claiming that every passing day worsens Kyiv's negotiating position. The statement underscores Moscow's strategy of applying pressure through both battlefield gains and rhetorical escalation as peace efforts continue.