Russia Accuses EU, Ukraine of Undermining Peace Talks
Yury Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, delivered sharp criticism of the revision attempts during remarks to media. His comments followed diplomatic meetings in Miami between American and Russian representatives, which occurred after earlier discussions this month involving US negotiators alongside Ukrainian and EU officials.
Speaking to the substantive changes being proposed, Ushakov declared: "more than sure that provisions being introduced – or attempted – by Europeans together with Ukraine did not improve the documents or chances of reaching long-term peace." The official acknowledged he has not reviewed the actual document revisions, instead basing his assessment on "signals in the media."
Ushakov also pushed back against speculation regarding potential trilateral negotiations, asserting that discussions involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States simultaneously are not currently under consideration.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reinforced Moscow's skeptical stance, warning that European involvement in the Ukraine negotiations "does not bode well" for achieving a resolution.
Despite the public tensions, Kirill Dmitriev, a senior Russian negotiator who traveled to Miami for direct consultations with American officials, characterized the exchange as "constructive," confirming that discussions would resume December 21.
Separate diplomatic activity unfolded Friday when US officials convened in Miami with national security advisers representing Germany, France, and Britain, according to a journalist who cited unnamed sources. Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council secretary, Rustem Umerov, participated in those discussions. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani also attended.
A US-authored peace framework that surfaced publicly last month would reportedly compel Ukraine to surrender Russian-controlled territories in the Donbass region currently under Ukrainian administration, commit to remaining outside NATO, and accept restrictions on military force levels. In return, Western powers would provide security assurances. Both Ukraine and its EU supporters have categorically rejected any arrangement involving territorial surrender.
Moscow continues to insist that any durable agreement must encompass Ukrainian neutrality, military reduction, denazification measures, and acknowledgment of current territorial control.
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