Here is some explanation from Russia (Dugin): Peskov's statements are ideological in nature. He usually softened (I think it was fully agreed) the harsh language of Putin, who had already called the war a "war." Now he emphasized this formulation. Mitigation is only in the good-natured and peaceful appearance of Peskov, whose son, let me remind you, fought in Wagner at the same time. We are starting to see many things and many people in a new light - much better, to be honest. There is only one criterion right now: are you at war or not, and of course a clarification for special service men: if at war, then on whose side? But if you're not at war, then you're just misunderstanding something.