Kremlin accuses Europe of indecision over representation in Ukraine security talks
The Kremlin on Friday accused Europe of struggling to decide who would represent it in any future discussions on ensuring the continent’s security as part of a potential settlement of the Ukraine war.
The United States, Ukraine, NATO and European partners recently held a meeting in Brussels to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and a broader European security framework. US President Donald Trump also spoke on Thursday about a possible “big agreement” that could involve all of Europe.
Asked what role Europe could play in future negotiations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said European countries would need to be involved but had so far failed to agree on how to present a common position.
“As for any ideas from the Europeans, we have not received any. We are not aware of any,” Peskov told reporters during a conference call.
He said discussions on Europe’s future security arrangements would inevitably arise during negotiations on mutual security guarantees between Russia and Ukraine.
“One way or another, the discussion will turn to the future security system in Europe when there will be talks about mutual security guarantees between Russia and Ukraine, and it will of course be impossible to do this without the Europeans at some stage,” he added.
Peskov said consultations with European countries would therefore be necessary but criticised their inability to agree on who could speak on their behalf.
“Therefore, a discussion with the Europeans will be required. But, as we can see, they have not even yet been able to decide who can speak on their behalf. So on that side, what we are seeing is prolonged indecision and an unwillingness,” he said.
Credit: Reuters
