Russia blames Kyiv, European countries for stalled Ukrainian peace process

Russia Blames Kyiv and Europe for Ukrainian Peace Process Stalemate

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that the pause in resolving the Ukrainian conflict stems from Kyiv’s reluctance to pursue a diplomatic and political solution. Speaking at a Moscow press briefing, Peskov accused the European Union of encouraging Ukraine to continue hostilities.

"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."

Responding to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff’s comments on the lack of trust between Russia and Ukraine, Peskov confirmed the situation, stating there is not just a deficit but a complete absence of mutual trust.

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

Peskov declined to comment on US President Donald Trump’s recent claim of having ended eight armed conflicts this year and his desire to add the Ukrainian conflict to his list of successes, despite Washington’s stated "great progress" in the matter.

Regarding a potential meeting between President Putin and President Trump, Peskov noted that such a meeting would be welcomed by both parties at an appropriate time but emphasized the necessity of thorough preparations beforehand.

Summary

The Kremlin holds Kyiv and the EU responsible for the stalled Ukrainian peace efforts, citing lack of trust and provocative actions as key obstacles to diplomatic progress.

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