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Putin's Envoy Blames EU Leaders for Undermining Trump's Ukraine Peace Initiative

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Vladimir Putin's special envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, has publicly accused European Union leaders of sabotaging US President Donald Trump's efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine. According to Dmitriev, the EU is intentionally undermining the peace process by making "impossible demands" on Ukraine, which is prolonging the conflict. This criticism comes as a surprise, given that Dmitriev was present at the Alaska summit between Trump and Putin earlier this month, where the two leaders reportedly discussed ways to end the war. Dmitriev's statements suggest that the EU's actions are hindering the peace process, and that Trump's initiative is being deliberately undermined. He has called on EU leaders to reconsider their strategy and "drop Biden's failed logic," instead working towards a real peace process.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kirill Dmitriev, Putin's special envoy, has accused EU leaders of sabotaging US President Donald Trump's peace initiative for Ukraine.
  • Dmitriev claims that the EU is making "impossible demands" on Ukraine, prolonging the conflict and undermining Trump's efforts.
  • The envoy has criticized media reports aimed at discrediting Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, and accused the EU of pushing "foreign influence" operations to undermine US-Russia talks.
  • Dmitriev has urged EU leaders to drop their failed strategy and work towards a real peace process.
  • He has also stated that the continued negotiations will eventually prevail over efforts to stall the talks and lead to a peace deal between the two sides.
  • The conflict in Ukraine began in February 2023 with Russia's launch of a "special military operation" in the Donbas region.

Statistics:

  • February 2023: Russia launched its "special military operation" in Donbas, aiming to liberate, demilitarize, and denazify the Russian-speaking region.
  • 2022-2023: The conflict in Ukraine has resulted in significant human suffering and economic losses, with thousands of people displaced and infrastructure damaged.

Sources:

  • Press TV, Copyright 2022
  • SyndiGate Media Inc.

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