Tue Dec 02 17:25:58 UTC 2025: Summary:
Russian President Vladimir Putin accused European allies of Kyiv of sabotaging U.S.-led peace efforts in Ukraine, claiming they have “absolutely unacceptable demands” and are “on the side of the war.” He stated that Russia is ready to defend itself if Europe initiates war. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Putin in Moscow for talks. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Ireland as part of his European tour.
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Putin Accuses Europe of Sabotaging Ukraine Peace Efforts During Talks with U.S. Delegation
Moscow, Russia – December 2, 2025 – Russian President Vladimir Putin today accused European allies of Ukraine of deliberately undermining U.S.-led efforts to resolve the nearly four-year-old conflict in Ukraine. Speaking before a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former President Donald Trump, Putin claimed European nations were amending peace proposals with “absolutely unacceptable demands” for Russia.
“They don’t have a peace agenda, they’re on the side of the war,” Putin told reporters, reiterating his belief that the goal of these European nations is to blame Russia for the stalled peace process.
Putin also addressed concerns from some European nations regarding a potential Russian attack. He affirmed that Russia has no plans to attack Europe, but warned, “But if Europe suddenly wants to wage a war with us and starts it, we are ready right away. There can be no doubt about that.”
The meeting with the U.S. delegation coincided with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Ireland, part of his ongoing tour of European nations providing support against the Russian invasion, which began in 2022. Prior to the talks, Witkoff told Putin he and Kushner had enjoyed a walk around Moscow, describing it as a “magnificent city.”
The accusations from Putin further complicate ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Ukraine and raise concerns about the widening divide between Russia and Europe.
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