Kremlin Accuses Europe of Undermining Trump’s Peace Push in Ukraine
Kremlin accuses Europe of undermining Trump’s Ukraine peace push, claims Kyiv shows no willingness to negotiate. The statement follows deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv, which Zelensky called a “deliberate killing of civilians.”
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The Kremlin on Saturday accused European powers of obstructing U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure peace in Ukraine, insisting that Moscow will not halt its military operation until it sees genuine signs of willingness from Kyiv to engage in talks.
Speaking to Russian state media, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declared that the “European party of war” continues to block U.S. and Russian diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict.
“We are ready to resolve the problem by political and diplomatic means,” Peskov said. “But so far, we do not see reciprocity from Kyiv in this. So we shall continue the special military operation.”
The Kremlin’s accusations come at a moment of heightened friction between Moscow and European capitals, many of which have consistently backed Ukraine with military, financial, and political support since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Moscow has frequently portrayed European governments as unwilling to foster dialogue, instead pushing for sanctions and arms supplies to Kyiv. By blaming Europe, the Kremlin framed Washington under Trump as more open to negotiation, while seeking to cast Kyiv as the party unwilling to reciprocate.
The Kremlin’s remarks coincided with a renewed plea from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who urged Western allies to intensify their pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin following one of the deadliest Russian attacks on Kyiv since the war began.
The assault, which ripped through residential areas of the Ukrainian capital, killed 23 people, including four children, and left a five-storey crater in an apartment block, according to local authorities.
In a virtual meeting with European leaders, Zelensky urged for Western pressure on Putin after a deadly Russian attack.
“Putin has not done what he said. It’s time to move. We need a strong joint signal,” Zelensky declared. “Only at the level of leaders can the war truly be ended.”
He urged leaders from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Denmark to define their role in ensuring Ukraine’s security and said Europe must not squander the chance to establish lasting foundations for peace.
The latest Russian strikes came even as U.S. President Trump has been pushing for a ceasefire, highlighting the gap between diplomatic efforts and battlefield realities.
While Moscow insists it is open to negotiations, its ongoing offensive underscores the challenges of reconciling positions. Kyiv, backed by European states, continues to argue that only sustained international pressure on Putin will create the conditions necessary for meaningful talks.
As the war grinds on past its third year, the contrasting narratives from Moscow, Kyiv, and Washington highlight the deep divisions over what a genuine peace framework should entail — and who holds the power to deliver it.
