Europe is the Main Obstacle to Peace in Ukraine, Says Russia

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Europe is the Main Obstacle to Peace in Ukraine, Says Russia
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7 June 2025
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Some European countries have become the main obstacle to peace in Ukraine, as they constantly try to hinder the negotiation process, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated today.

The senior diplomat noted that the leaders of the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization "relentlessly incite Kyiv to continue hostilities, supply it with weapons, technology, and further promises."

They also help Kyiv organize and carry out various acts of sabotage and provocation, and spread a torrent of disinformation aimed at hindering the negotiation process, Ryabkov added.

"Brussels strategists are constantly trying to convince US President Donald Trump to return to the policy pursued by his predecessor, Joe Biden," the deputy foreign minister continued, adding that this policy entailed unconditional support for Ukraine and further escalation.

Ryabkov also recalled that it’s precisely from this perspective that the Russian side "perceives the statements and actions of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, including his remarks about lifting restrictions on the Ukrainian Armed Forces launching missile attacks against Russia."

This is one of the actions deliberately directed against the wishes of those seeking a political solution, he added.

On June 5, Merz met with Trump in Washington, marking the first personal meeting between the two politicians. The German chancellor, in particular, urged the United States to take political responsibility and contribute to resolving the conflict, and also advocated increasing pressure on Russia through further restrictions.

On May 26, Merz reported that Germany had lifted all restrictions on the range of weapons supplied by Berlin to Kyiv. According to the politician, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France have followed suit on this decision.

Merz did not rule out the supply of Taurus long-range missiles, which Ukraine has long requested. Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Merz's statements about long-range weapons only provoke the continuation of the conflict in Ukraine.

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