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Kremlin accuses Europe of struggling to decide who will speak for it at future Ukraine security talks

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On November 6, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized Europe for its inability to determine a unified representative in future talks concerning Ukraine’s security settlement and broader European security architecture. Peskov expressed frustration over the lack of European initiative and noted that discussions have yet to progress beyond indecision regarding which countries or entities would speak on behalf of Europe in these negotiations.
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On November 6, 2026, the Kremlin accused Europe of struggling to decide who would represent it in future talks regarding Ukraine's security. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that while discussions about a broader European security architecture are inevitable, Europe has not yet presented any concrete ideas or plans for involvement. Recently, the US, Ukraine, NATO, and European partners met in Brussels to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. Despite this meeting, Peskov noted that Russia has not received any proposals from European representatives regarding mutual security guarantees between Russia and Ukraine. This criticism highlights ongoing tensions over Europe's role in shaping a new security framework for the region.

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"One way or another, the discussion will turn to the future security system in Europe when there will be talks about mutual security guarantees between Russia and Ukraine, and it will of course be impossible to do this without the Europeans at some stage," he added.
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Kremlin accuses Europe of struggling to decide who will speak for it at future Ukraine security talks · assertive framing

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Kremlin accuses Europe of struggling to decide who will speak for it at future Ukraine security talks MOSCOW, Nov 6 - asserted
who → accuse → talks
The Kremlin accused Europe on Friday of struggling to decide who would represent it in any future talks about ensuring the continent's security as part of a potential Ukraine settlement. asserted
who → accuse → settlement
The United States, Ukraine, NATO and European partners recently held a meeting in Brussels regarding security guarantees for Ukraine and a broader European security architecture, while US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday about "a big agreement" that "might involve all of Europe." Asked on Friday about what role Europe could play in any potential talks in future, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it would need to be involved, but said it had so far struggled to get its act together. uncertain
it → hold → act
"As for any ideas from the Europeans, we have not received any. asserted
we → receive → any
We are not aware of any," Peskov told reporters on a conference call. asserted
Peskov → tell → call
"One way or another, the discussion will turn to the future security system in Europe when there will be talks about mutual security guarantees between Russia and Ukraine, and it will of course be impossible to do this without the Europeans at some stage," he added. asserted
he → turn → stage
"Therefore, a discussion with the Europeans will be required. asserted
discussion → require → Europeans
But, as we can see, they have not even yet been able to decide who can speak on their behalf. asserted
who → see → behalf
So on that side, what we are seeing is prolonged indecision and an unwillingness." asserted
seeing → see → what
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