Kremlin Says Ukraine Talks in 'Prolonged Pause,' Blames Kyiv and Europe

Overview

• Peskov said negotiations over Ukraine are in a pause that has gone on too long.
• He attributed the lack of progress to what he called Kyiv's unwillingness to intensify the process.
• He claimed European actors are encouraging Kyiv's refusal to resume dialogue.
• The comments were made to journalists on October 24 in Moscow and published by RIA Novosti.
• The assertions reflect the Kremlin's official position and the report offered no independent evidence for the claims.