Putin Aide Ushakov Blasts EU's Support for Zelensky; 'Not Taking Trump's Agreement Seriously'
In a sharp critique of European policy, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has condemned the European Union's continued support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing Brussels of failing to take former U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed peace agreement seriously. Speaking to state media, Ushakov argued that the EU's unwavering backing of Kyiv undermines diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and prolongs hostilities.
Ushakov emphasized that Moscow views the EU's stance as a major obstacle to any negotiated settlement. He specifically pointed to Trump's alleged peace plan, which reportedly includes territorial concessions and neutrality for Ukraine, as a framework that Europe has dismissed without proper consideration. According to Ushakov, the EU's refusal to engage with this proposal reveals a lack of genuine interest in resolving the crisis.
The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Russia and the West, with diplomatic channels largely frozen. Ushakov's statement reflects the Kremlin's frustration over what it perceives as Western intransigence, particularly from European nations that have provided substantial military and financial aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022.
Meanwhile, European leaders have reiterated their commitment to supporting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, dismissing any peace plan that would force Kyiv to cede land. The EU has also imposed multiple sanctions on Russia, targeting its economy and key officials.
Ushakov's criticism is part of a broader Russian narrative that blames the West for the ongoing war. Moscow has consistently called for negotiations but insists that any deal must recognize its security concerns and the new territorial realities on the ground. However, Ukraine and its allies reject these conditions, viewing them as capitulation.
As the conflict enters its fourth year, the prospects for a diplomatic breakthrough remain dim. Ushakov's comments underscore the deep divisions between Russia and the EU, with both sides accusing each other of obstructing peace.
