Russia blames Kyiv, European countries for stalled Ukrainian peace process

Russia Blames Kyiv and Europe for Ukrainian Peace Process Delay

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that the Ukrainian conflict remains stalled because Kyiv refuses to pursue political and diplomatic solutions. He spoke at a press briefing in Moscow, accusing 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."

Addressing comments from US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff regarding a lack of trust between Russia and Ukraine, Peskov confirmed the 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 remarks by US President Donald Trump, who on Thursday said he had ended eight armed conflicts since the start of the year and hoped to add the Ukrainian settlement to his record, claiming Washington has made "great progress."

Regarding a potential meeting between Presidents Putin and Trump, Peskov said such a meeting would eventually be needed by both sides but must come after thorough preparations.

"It will be in demand by both sides at a certain stage, but must be preceded by scrupulous work."

Author’s summary: The Kremlin attributes the stalled Ukrainian peace process to Kyiv’s refusal to engage diplomatically, European provocations, and a complete lack of trust between Russia and Ukraine.

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