Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Kremlin Notes EU Shift on Ukraine Talks
The Kremlin, which is the government of Russia, said that some countries in Europe, like Italy, France, and Germany, seem to want to talk to Russia about the war in Ukraine.
This is a big change from before, and Russia thinks it's a good step.
However, Britain, led by Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper, doesn't think it's the right time to talk to Russia.
The war has been going on for almost four years, and Russia is still fighting with Ukraine.
The Kremlin also said they are talking to the United States about trying to make peace, but those talks haven't worked so far.
Kremlin notes apparent EU shift towards dialogue with Russia on Ukraine.
Italy, France, and Germany have expressed openness to resuming talks with Russia.
UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper disagrees with the idea of re-engaging with Russia.
Russia sees this EU shift as significant progress and in line with its own views.
Russia is in ongoing but unsuccessful peace talks with the US, but not with European governments.
- Who
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, EU leaders (Italy, France, Germany), UK Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper
- What
- Kremlin notes apparent EU shift towards dialogue with Russia on Ukraine
- When
- Friday, January 16, 2024
- Where
- Moscow, Europe
- Why
- EU states considering dialogue with Russia to influence Ukraine negotiations
- Countries Involved
- Russia, Ukraine, EU states (Italy, France, Germany), UK
- Conflict Duration
- Almost 4 years
- Current Situation
- EU states considering dialogue with Russia
- UK Stance
- Against re-engaging with Russia
- Russian View
- Sees EU shift as significant progress
- US Dialogue
- Ongoing but unsuccessful peace efforts
- EU Proposals
- Italy proposes EU envoy to Putin, France and Germany express openness to dialogue
Sources
Kremlin Warns Ukraine Is Running Out of Time to Accept Russia’s Peace Deal
Ukraine has fuel reserves for more than 20 days, energy minister says
Russia hails apparent desire of some EU states to resume dialogue on Ukraine with Moscow
Children in Ukraine risk hypothermia after Russian attacks, aid groups say