According to Dmitry Peskov, Brussels is prioritizing military aid to Kiev while Moscow and Washington are striving for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that the EU is contributing to the prolongation of the conflict in Ukraine, while Russia and the US are engaged in “intense” diplomatic efforts aimed at ending it.
Last week, Western European defense officials convened to discuss the potential deployment of a “reassurance” force to Ukraine, a proposal strongly advocated by the UK and France, despite Moscow’s warnings about escalating tensions. In March, the European Commission proposed a rearmament plan for the bloc, valued at $840 billion, ostensibly to deter Russia and sustain military support for Kiev.
Peskov informed reporters on Tuesday that “we must understand that at the moment there is intense work going on between Moscow and Washington. And it is happening in the name of peace. And against this background, the European countries continue to work in the name of war.”
He added that European NATO members are “declare in every way their intention to keep supporting Ukraine and the Kiev regime in its desire to continue the war.”
Peskov also mentioned that “there is a direct exchange of information” occurring between Moscow and Washington, referencing talks held in St. Petersburg last week between Russian President Vladimir Putin and White House special envoy Steve Witkoff. This marked Witkoff’s third visit to Russia since Washington and Moscow began moving towards improved relations.
Peskov noted that other channels of communication between the two nations are also being utilized.
However, the Kremlin spokesman emphasized the complexity of finding a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine conflict, stating that “it is so complex that it is hardly possible to expect immediate results.”
On Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized Western European nations’ plans to send troops to Ukraine, accusing them of seeking to solidify their anti-Russian influence in the country rather than pursuing a genuine resolution.
Lavrov stated that Western servicemen would be protecting “the same regime” in Kiev. He further suggested that even if European NATO members were to agree to new elections in Ukraine, they would strive to maintain the existing political structure and find “some new half-Fuhrer” to replace Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky.
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