Kremlin Accuses Europe of Undermining Trump’s Ukraine Peace Efforts
The Kremlin has accused key European nations of obstructing U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine, warning that Russia will not halt its military operation until Kyiv shows concrete willingness to negotiate.
Speaking to Russian state media on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that what he called the “European party of war” continues to undermine joint U.S.-Russian efforts aimed at brokering a settlement to the conflict, now in its fourth year.
“The European party of war is doing everything it can to derail the peace efforts being made by the American side and ourselves,” P. “Unfortunately, we are not yet seeing any real signals from Kyiv that it is ready for peace.”
Peskov did not name specific European countries, but Russia has repeatedly criticized Germany, France, and Poland for continuing to supply arms to Ukraine and supporting Kyiv’s ambitions to join NATO and the European Union.
Russia Digging In
The comments suggest Moscow has no intention of slowing its offensive unless key conditions are met including territorial concessions and guarantees that Ukraine will remain outside NATO.
Despite mounting international calls for a ceasefire, Russian forces have continued targeted offensives in eastern and southern Ukraine in recent weeks, according to reports from both Russian and Ukrainian sources.
President Trump, who returned to the White House in January 2025, has publicly stated that he could negotiate an end to the war “within 24 hours” if both sides are willing.
Tensions Between Allies
Trump’s approach has created tensions with European allies, many of whom fear any agreement with Russia could come at the cost of Ukrainian sovereignty and European security.
Analysts say the Kremlin’s latest messaging is an attempt to drive a wedge between Washington and its European partners, framing Russia and the U.S. as more aligned on peace than previously thought.
“The Kremlin wants to isolate Europe diplomatically while nudging Trump closer to a deal on their terms,” said Anna Lebedev, a senior fellow at the Eurasia Security Forum. “But so far, Ukraine and its European backers aren’t budging.”
Ukraine has repeatedly said it will not negotiate while Russian troops remain on its territory and continues to push for more Western support, particularly air defense systems and long-range weapons.
No End in Sight
With no confirmed plans for formal peace talks, the war appears set to grind on with Moscow intensifying its rhetoric and Europe showing no sign of easing support for Ukraine.
Meanwhile, speculation is growing that Trump may send a new peace envoy to Moscow in the coming weeks, though the White House has yet to confirm.
