Kremlin reacts to EU's five conditions for peace
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized the conditions for achieving peace in Ukraine that were previously agreed upon by the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ukraine, NV reports.
According to Peskov, the proposed approaches to achieving peace are inconsistent and contradict statements about the desire to resolve the conflict.
Kremlin criticizes European position
Peskov made the remarks on June 8. Commenting on the agreements reached by European leaders, he accused them of advocating peace while simultaneously supporting the further development of Ukraine's defense capabilities and the production of new weapons.
His comments came in response to the outcome of a meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany held in London.
What conditions for peace did European leaders propose
Immediate ceasefire
European leaders identified a full and immediate ceasefire as the first condition. In their view, ending hostilities should serve as the foundation for a broader political settlement.
Negotiations based on the current front line
According to the joint statement, the current line of contact should serve as the starting point for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.
Security guarantees for Ukraine
Once a ceasefire takes effect, Ukraine should receive reliable and legally binding security guarantees.
This includes fulfilling previously agreed international commitments, as well as the possible deployment of multinational forces on Ukrainian territory.
Frozen Russian assets remain blocked
The leaders stressed that Russian assets should remain frozen until Russia ends the war and compensates Ukraine for the damage caused.
Protection of EU and NATO interests
The document also states that any agreements affecting the security interests of the European Union and NATO must be approved only with the consent of the member states of those organizations.
European leaders consider it necessary to protect the interests of both organizations as part of any potential peace agreement.
Russia's offensive campaign is showing signs of declining effectiveness.
According to the results of May, Ukrainian forces managed to regain more territory than Russian troops were able to capture or hold during their operations.
Analysts estimate that Russian forces advanced or consolidated control over roughly 40 square kilometers during the month, while losing control of approximately 280 square kilometers.
