Europe Should Be Included in Ukraine Peace Discussions, Kremlin Aide Says
"We need to talk to the whole of Europe, which fully supports Kyiv," Yury Ushakov told state television.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov has suggested that Europe should be included in peace talks regarding Ukraine, asserting that the continent's involvement could be crucial to reaching an agreement. Ushakov made this statement in an interview with a state television correspondent, noting that the US has struggled to exert pressure on Kyiv to agree to a peace deal thus far.
Before 2025's Anchorage meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, it appeared that the US administration might be able to influence outcomes. However, those efforts have not been successful so far. Ushakov emphasized the necessity of engaging with Europe, which has demonstrated full support for Kyiv.
While the US initially left the peace negotiations to Trump, the European Union has adopted a cautious approach towards Russia. British, German, and French leaders have expressed support for talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin to secure a ceasefire, with Europe playing a mediating role. Russia has indicated openness to dialogue, though not ultimatums.
Ushakov confirmed Russia's readiness to resume three-way peace talks with Ukraine and the US following Russia's National Unity Day on November 4. Zelensky also mentioned agreement among peace negotiators to meet on a technical level in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, with hopes of a meeting between leaders soon after. Additionally, Ushakov commented on potential meetings involving Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Trump, set to take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China on November 18-19.
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