Kremlin says EU not ready to mediate Ukraine peace deal

The Kremlin dismissed suggestions that the European Union could mediate future Ukraine peace talks, arguing that the bloc has taken a partisan stance in the conflict. The comments come as US-led negotiations remain on hold and diplomatic efforts face continued uncertainty.

Reuters

June 09, 2026

Kremlin says EU not ready to mediate Ukraine peace deal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends a meeting of Russia's President Vladimir Putin with Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia June 3, 2026.

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The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the European Union was likely far from ready to act as a mediator in any Ukraine peace process and appeared to be more focused on continuing the war.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comment to journalists when asked about the possibility of the EU stepping in as a mediator while U.S.-led negotiations are on hold.

"First of all, starting mediation efforts by putting forward certain conditions to Russia is likely illogical and wrong. And, of course, this is unacceptable to us," Peskov said.

-Reporting by Dmitry Antonov, Writing by Alessandra Prentice; editing by Gleb Bryanski/Reuters