The Kremlin stated that the EU cannot act as a mediator in the negotiations, — Peskov
The Kremlin believes that the European Union cannot act as a mediator in peace talks between Ukraine and Russia.
This was stated by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, according to Russian media reports.
According to him, the European Union is allegedly a party to the conflict and therefore cannot act as a mediator in negotiations with Kyiv.
“The EU is a party to the conflict and cannot act as a mediator in negotiations with Kyiv,” Peskov said.
He also stated that the EU’s complete refusal to engage in dialogue with Russia is “Brussels’ biggest mistake,” which has allegedly led to a “dead end” in diplomatic relations between the parties.
Earlier, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev stated that the European Union should take a leading role in negotiations with Russia to end the war against Ukraine.
The European Union is discussing the possible appointment of a special mediator for contacts with Russia, and Angela Merkel is among the leading candidates. Mario Draghi and Alexander Stubb are also being considered alongside her, but no final decision has been made yet due to disagreements among diplomats.
It should be noted that Merkel is being considered as a potential mediator in negotiations between the EU and Russia.
Berlin has called theRussian Federation’s proposal regarding Schröder’s mediation a fiction.
