Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused European countries of undermining U.S.-led peace efforts in Ukraine, claiming they support war rather than peace. During talks at the Kremlin with a U.S. delegation, Putin criticized European demands in peace proposals as unacceptable to Russia, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held discussions in Dublin.
Key Facts
- Russian President Vladimir Putin accused European allies of obstructing U.S. peace efforts in Ukraine.
- Putin claims European countries are more focused on war than finding peace.
- He criticized European peace proposals as having unacceptable demands for Russia.
- The U.S. delegation meeting with Putin included envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is engaging with European countries to gather support.
- Zelenskyy awaits updates from U.S. envoys about the progress of peace talks.
- Trump’s peace proposal requires European financial and security support for post-war Ukraine.
- Putin stated that if Europe starts a war with Russia, they are ready to respond immediately.
