European Diplomats Face Russian Defiance in Moscow Peace Talks

The meeting in Moscow serves as a direct follow-up to discussions in London, where European powers aligned themselves with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s push for a cessation of hostilities. Galuzin rejected these overtures, characterizing the ongoing European support for Kyiv as a primary catalyst for prolonging the conflict rather than resolving it.

Despite the diplomatic friction, the European coalition continues to formulate a framework for future security guarantees, which could include the deployment of a multinational force to the region. This proposal remains tethered to the condition that Russian financial assets stay frozen until a clear plan for war reparations is established. President Vladimir Putin remains skeptical of these European initiatives, signaling a preference for the peace proposals currently circulating from Donald Trump, which the Kremlin views as a more credible path forward.