Moscow Lauds US Mediation as Peskov Calls European Fears 'Nonsense'

Russia praises US President Donald Trump's peace efforts on Ukraine while dismissing European warnings about a “Russian threat” as political distraction.

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Moscow Welcomes Washington’s Diplomatic Engagement

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow values the current US administration’s attempts to establish a political and diplomatic pathway toward resolving the conflict. Speaking to RIA Novosti, he described the American initiative as an important effort aimed at clearing a route toward a negotiated settlement.

Peskov added that Russia seeks an arrangement capable of ensuring stability “for many generations ahead,” underscoring Moscow’s long-term view of the settlement process.

Putin to Meet US Delegation Led by Steve Witkoff

The Kremlin continues preparations for the upcoming visit of US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who will lead a delegation to Moscow on 2 December. Peskov noted that the meeting with President Vladimir Putin carries significant weight within the broader peace track and reflects the momentum generated by ongoing negotiations throughout the year.

Moscow Rejects European Warnings as 'Nonsense'

Addressing comments from several European officials alleging that Russia poses a danger to Europe, Peskov dismissed such claims as “nonsense.” He argued that European governments use these warnings to shift public attention away from domestic problems and to revive familiar narratives about a supposed threat coming “from Moscow throughout history.”

His remarks followed recent statements by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto, who suggested that Europe is preparing for a potential conflict with Russia later in the decade. He warned that the coming years could determine whether the continent avoids large-scale destruction — a prediction the Kremlin views as an extension of Europe’s internal political anxieties rather than a reflection of Russian intentions.