According to Dmitry Peskov, the special military operation is taking longer because it started against the Kiev regime and is continuing as a war between Russia and NATO NEW DELHI, November 19. /TASS/. Russia’s special military operation is taking longer because it was launched against the Kiev regime but now continues as a conflict with NATO’s participation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "When it all started, it started against the Kiev regime. And now it’s continuing as a war between