Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 29 the EU is a participant in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and therefore cannot serve as mediator in talks between Russia and Ukraine. He said the EU's refusal to engage with Russia is its biggest mistake and has created a deadlock in relations with Russia.

2026-05-29

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on May 29 the EU is a participant in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and therefore cannot serve as mediator in talks between Russia and Ukraine. He said the EU's refusal to engage with Russia is its biggest mistake and has created a deadlock in relations with Russia.