Russian Envoy Accuses UK and EU of Using Media to Undermine Ukraine Peace Efforts
Kirill Dmitriev says the UK government's desire for a "forever war" in Ukraine is the "elephant in the room".
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A senior Russian envoy has accused the United Kingdom and the European Union of using media influence to sabotage efforts to reach a peace settlement over the war in Ukraine.
Kirill Dmitriev said what he described as the UK government's desire for a "forever war in Ukraine" represented the "elephant in the room" in discussions about ending the conflict, characterizing the stance of the UK's current government in sharply critical terms.
The remarks add to a series of recent statements from Russian officials accusing Western governments, and the UK in particular, of working against diplomatic efforts to resolve the war, rather than supporting a negotiated settlement.
Neither the UK government nor EU officials have publicly responded to Dmitriev's specific characterization. Western governments have consistently maintained that their support for Ukraine is aimed at helping the country defend its sovereignty rather than prolonging the conflict.
The comments come amid continued uncertainty over the prospects for a broader ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
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