Kremlin Urges European Allies to Pressure Zelensky into Peace Talks

Russia blames Ukrainian President Zelensky for diplomatic tensions with Trump and calls for European intervention to end the conflict.

The Kremlin has called for European nations to compel Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to pursue peace with Russia, accusing him of resisting negotiations.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov criticized Zelensky's diplomacy following a public confrontation with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House.
During the altercation, Trump warned Zelensky to negotiate with Russia or risk losing U.S. support, leading to the cancellation of a planned U.S.-Ukraine minerals agreement.
European leaders reaffirmed their support for Ukraine at a London summit, with officials pledging to work toward a 'just and durable' peace.
The Kremlin stated that resolving the conflict requires more than U.S. and Russian efforts, emphasizing the need for broader international involvement.