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The spokesperson also said that the military campaign will continue until Kyiv shows willingsness to move forward with the peace negotiations.
The spokesperson also said that the military campaign will continue until Kiev shows willingness to move forward with the peace negotiations.
What is happening?
The Kremlin has accused European nations of obstructing peace negotiations between the United States and Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that a so-called “European party of war” was actively undermining efforts to find a diplomatic solution.
Military campaign will continue
“We are ready to resolve the problem by political and diplomatic means,” Peskov told Russian state media.
However, he stressed that Moscow has yet to see any willingness from Kiev to reciprocate.
Until then, he confirmed, Russia’s military campaign will continue.
No sign of Ukrainian concession
Despite Peskov’s comments, there’s no indication from Ukraine that it intends to change its position.
Kiev has consistently rejected negotiations that would involve ceding territory or compromising its sovereignty.
A war years in the making
President Vladimir Putin launched the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
This followed eight years of lower-intensity conflict in eastern Ukraine, where Russian-backed separatists had clashed with Ukrainian forces since 2014.
Death toll surpasses 1.2 million, says U.S.
According to U.S. estimates, the war has caused over 1.2 million casualties—killed and injured—since it began in 2022.
Russian forces control nearly 20% of Ukraine
More than three years into the war, Russian troops currently occupy just under one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
Despite international sanctions and support for Ukraine, Moscow has maintained its foothold in key regions.
European Powers doubt Putin’s peace talk
While Putin claims to be open to peace discussions, European leaders remain skeptical.
Many argue that Moscow’s refusal to relinquish captured land shows it is not serious about ending the conflict.
No compromise on captured territory, says Putin
The Russian president has repeatedly stated that any peace deal must recognize Russia’s control over territories it has taken.
“We will not give up what we have gained,” Putin has said in past statements.
Russian military claims faster advance
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov reported that Russian troops are now advancing more quickly in Ukraine.
He said forces are capturing 600 to 700 square kilometers per month—nearly double the rate earlier this year.
War shows no signs of slowing down
Despite diplomatic gestures and shifting battle lines, there is little to suggest a ceasefire or lasting peace is on the horizon.
Both sides remain entrenched, and the conflict continues to reshape the region—and global politics.
