Russia blames Kyiv, European countries for stalled Ukrainian peace process

Russia Blames Kyiv and Europe for Stalled Ukrainian Peace Process

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that the delay in resolving the Ukrainian conflict stems from Kyiv's refusal to follow a political and diplomatic path. At a press briefing in Moscow, he accused the European Union of encouraging Ukraine to prolong the fighting.

"The main thing that is currently slowing down the settlement process is the pause that has arisen due to the unwillingness of the Ukrainian side to follow the path of a political and diplomatic settlement, and due to the provocation of the Kyiv regime by the Europeans to continue further hostilities."

Regarding comments by US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff about the lack of trust between Russia and Ukraine, Peskov confirmed this is true.

"Of course, we cannot talk about any kind of mutual trust now. This is not a deficit of trust, but its absence."

Peskov did not comment on US President Donald Trump's claim of ending eight armed conflicts this year, including the intention to add the Ukrainian conflict to his list of achievements, despite Washington's declared "great progress."

On the possibility of a meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump, Peskov said such talks would be beneficial at the right time but must be preceded by thorough preparations.

Summary

The Kremlin attributes delays in Ukraine peace talks to Kyiv's stance and European influence, confirms mutual distrust, and signals cautious optimism about future high-level discussions.

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