Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Russia Accuses West of Obstructing Ukraine Peace Efforts
Russia's Foreign Ministry says the West isn't really trying to make peace in Ukraine.
They believe if the West truly wanted peace, they would stop sending weapons to Ukraine.
This follows recent talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia wants Ukraine to give up land and promise not to join NATO.
Ukraine and its allies disagree with this.
Despite the talks, fighting continues, with both sides proposing more discussions, possibly in Istanbul.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the West's agenda does not include a genuine peace settlement in Ukraine.
Zakharova's comments follow the recent peace talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials.
Zakharova believes the West would halt weapons supplies to Kyiv if they truly sought peace.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that Moscow is open to negotiations but prioritizes achieving its military and political objectives.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed a new round of talks this week, with Istanbul expected to remain the host city.
- Who
- Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, and Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman
- What
- Maria Zakharova commented on peace talks in Ukraine and the West's intentions.
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Moscow
- Why
- To express Russia's view on the West's involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
Russia's Perspective
West's Perspective
Intentions in Ukraine
Russia's Perspective
The West does not want peace in Ukraine, and is prolonging the conflict.
West's Perspective
The West is working towards a peace settlement.
- Who
- Maria Zakharova and Dmitry Peskov
- Position
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman and Kremlin spokesman
- Talks Commented on
- Peace talks in Ukraine
- Zakharova's Stance
- West does not want peace
- Peskov's Stance
- Moscow is open to negotiations but achieving its goals is the priority
- Proposed Actions
- Ukraine proposed a new round of talks this week
